“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
“We love seeing the mentors come into our school to meet with our students. Their consistency and encouragement are transforming our students.” – Kids Hope USA principal
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Check out our Fall 2023 Presidential Update! Included in the Update is a letter from our President, Dr. Karen Pearson, highlights from our recent mentor and director surveys, and an invitation to join a community of generous supporters who support meaningful relationships both today and in the future.
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During a typical elementary school day, kids learn new spelling words or practice math equations. There’s time for fun during recess outside and for letting creativity soar through art and writing. And, a school day also provides a perfect opportunity for effective, meaningful mentoring. School-based mentoring programs, such as Kids Hope USA, are structured to
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Check out our Spring 2023 Presidential Update! Included in the Update is a letter from our President, Dr. Karen Pearson, an invitation to engage and learn more about the exciting things happening at Kids Hope USA, and an invitation to express generosity in supporting the work of Kids Hope USA programs.
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