What it's all about

Kids 'n Kinship is a private non-profit organization that matches children who have a need for an additional supportive relationship with carefully screened adult volunteers.  Once a match has been made, volunteers spend 1-4 hours per week with the child.  Typical activities might include picnicking, attending sporting events, sharing interestes or going to the movies.  Volunteers make a one-year commitment to the program.  These relationships often grow into life-long friendships. We serve children in the communities of Apple Valley, Burnsville, Eagan, Farmington, Lakeville and Rosemount.

Kids 'n Kinship is:

  • is an affiliate of National Kinship.
  • a friendship program matching adult volunteers with children in need of a supportive relationship.
  • for children ages 5-16 who are primarily from single parent families.
  • individuals, couples or families who what to volunteer.
  • volunteers sharing time and activities on a weekly basis.
  • serving the communities of Apple Valley, Burnsville, Lakeville, Rosemount, Eagan, and Farmington

Through their Kinship relationship the child will:

  • form a long-term friendship with a caring adult.
  • receive positive attention and experience with a variety of activities.
  • develop the sense of self-worth that is essential to successfully functioning in school, in healthy relationships and eventually a job.

Kinship volunteers will model:

  • responsible citizenship and giving to the community while having fun!
  • sharing skills and demonstrating responsibility for yourself and your family.

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Annual Reports:

Kinship Board Of Directors


President

Janet Lekson

jlekson@frontiernet.net
 

Vice President

Diane Tran

dianetran@alumnae.mills.edu
 

Treasurer

Dennis Hill

dennis@elderjones.com
 

Board Member

Lanny Stapp

lbstapp@msn.com
 

Executive Director

Jan Belmore

jbkinship@aol.com
 

Secretary

Karen Anderson

anderson.kka@comcast.net
 

Board Member

John Drasin

drasinlawfirm@msn.com
 

Board Member

Heather Champine

heather@mediarelations.com