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 Apple Valley, Burnsville, Eagan, Farmington, Lakeville and Rosemount and also provides school-based mentoring at four 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