About Us
Our Mission
Kids ‘n Kinship provides friendships and positive role models to children and youth ages 5 to 16 who are in need of an additional supportive relationship with an adult.
Our Vision
Kids ‘n Kinship’s vision is to build a stronger community through youth mentorships.
Mentoring matters
Form a long-term friendship with a caring adult
Experience a variety of activities, helping them explore their world and boost important life skills
Learn responsible citizenship and social skills which can lead to a more successful future
Kids ‘n Kinship Supports Successful Children and a Stronger Community
Through their Kinship relationship, children develop a sense of self-worth that is essential for success in school, in relationships, and eventually on the job.
Kids ‘n Kinship serves children in the communities of Dakota County in Minnesota: Apple Valley, Burnsville, Eagan, Farmington, Lakeville and Rosemount and also provides school-based mentoring at five elementary schools and one middle school.
We depend on the support of our community
Kids ‘n Kinship is:
An affiliate of National Kinship
A Top-Rated Nonprofit
Recognition and Awards
- Kids ‘n Kinship received a 2023 Top-Rated Awards from GreatNonprofits.
- Kids ‘n Kinship is an Expert Partner with Mentor Minnesota. We are one of the first programs to achieve this.
- Kids ‘n Kinship is an LGBTQ+ Ally Program Participant
- 2022 Youth Worker Hall of Fame Award by the Youth Intervention Prevention Association (awarded to our Program Coordinator).
- 2016 Non-Profit of the Year by the Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce
- 2016 Minnesota Touchstone Energy Community Award for collaboration