A transformative one-on-one mentoring program through Kids Hope USA involves a partnership between a church and a local elementary school. The school in this partnership opens their doors to welcome screened and trained mentors to meet with students at the school for one hour, once a week, during the school day. Schools are a key […]
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Have you ever interacted with a quiet student? Perhaps it can feel intimidating if you don’t have the tools to engage in conversation in an impactful way. Within a mentoring relationship, learning how to interact with a quiet student is essential for both the student and you! If you have been paired with a more
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Whether you are familiar with Kids Hope USA or have never heard of us, partnering with us is simple and straightforward. There are some valuable things to know about becoming a partner with the organization! Kids Hope USA pairs the local church with their local elementary school to create one-on-one mentoring relationships. How does this
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At Kids Hope USA, mentors walk alongside parents, teachers, and other school staff to help show a student they are loved and cared for. Teachers and staff serve important roles in a Kids Hope USA model by offering communication, support, and opportunities for mentors and students to meet together. While there are so many reasons
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One-on-one mentoring programs through Kids Hope USA are intentional times for mentors and students to connect. Supported by prayer partners, directors, and others, these interactions become relationships wrapped in prayer. Prayer partners serve in this key role of praying for their mentor and student. Just as the mentor is faithful in showing up each week,
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As a new year begins, many start off with plans, goals, and routines to set themselves up for success. The mentoring experience is no different. What better way to start off a new year than setting creative and fresh goals with your student. In this blog, we will share five reasons why setting goals with
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As 2024 comes to a close, we take a moment to celebrate all that God has done through Kids Hope USA this year. Staying true to our mission – that every child matters to Jesus – we’ve worked to equip churches to create life-changing, one-on-one mentoring relationships in their local elementary schools. This year, we
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Each week, mentors give their time to hang out with a student for an hour. Through this consistent and intentional time together, mentors and students develop a meaningful relationship that impacts the student, mentor, family, and community. Mentors are screened and trained to be equipped in serving their student each week. Here are some of
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At Kids Hope USA, we are thankful for the vital role our donors play in making life-changing mentoring relationships a reality, and the valuable training, supports, resources, and other assets this generosity has made possible. Here are 30 reasons we celebrate our Kids Hope USA donors! There are so many reasons we are thankful for
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Pastors and church partners help establish and continue a thriving mentoring program that makes a big difference for students in their community and their own congregation. 30 Reasons We Celebrate Partners and Pastors While there are so many reasons to celebrate the important role that pastors and church partners serve in Kids Hope USA, here
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