While all Kids Hope USA volunteers play a special role in making one-on-one relationships possible, the director serves as the key leader of the program. Through the initial and ongoing support from the Kids Hope USA National Office, directors anchor the program at the church and serve as the key liaison with the school. They […]
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Check out our Fall 2024 Update! Included in the Update is a letter from our President, Karen Pearson, a recap of some of the amazing things at Kids Hope USA, and a look ahead to what’s coming as we work together to make more one-on-one relationships possible.
At Kids Hope USA, students are our focus. From each activity completed to game played to conversation had, students are at the heart of these intentional one-on-one mentoring programs. Here we share 30 reasons to celebrate our Kids Hope USA students, inspired by mentor, director, teacher and parent testimonials. 30 Reasons to Celebrate Kids Hope
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During the mentoring hour, students and mentors can spend time practicing their math and counting skills through everyday activities. Read more about the importance of math skills.
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Check out our Spring 2024 Presidential Update! Included in the Update is a letter from our President, Dr. Karen Pearson, a recap of some of the amazing things that have THRIVED at Kids Hope USA, and a look ahead to what’s coming as we work together to make more one-on-one relationships possible.
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Discover your next game to play with your student with this list of recommended games and resources.
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“When you as a mentor show up, students can learn this ability to make a choice and stand back up, and not be knocked down.” – Dr. Kathy Koch, Founder and President of Celebrate Kids During our National Mentoring Month webinar in January 2023, Dr. Kathy Koch shared ways to promote this resiliency through a mentoring
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Working as a team and listening to others are two of the most important interpersonal skills that children learn during their elementary years. Through a one-on-one mentoring relationship, children can advance these skills and continue to grow into great listeners and teammates. When a mentor and student meet regularly, behavior is among one of the
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Kids Hope USA is a national, faith-based mentoring organization that began in 1995 to address the question of how churches can best meet the needs of students. Today, Kids Hope USA partners with 600+ churches and organizations to send volunteer mentors into their local elementary schools to serve students through one-on-one mentoring relationships. To learn
