Trauma. If you have been following the KHUSA Facebook page, you have probably seen this word multiple times in the past few weeks. But, when you hear the word ‘trauma’, what is your impression? Perhaps you think it is the psychological ‘buzz-word’ of the decade? Or, having been through some trauma, you are deeply impacted […]
For Kaye George, the chance to mentor students through Kids Hope USA fulfills a deep longing in her heart. She always wanted a family of her own and did not let her disappointment stop her from reaching out to volunteer in the Sunday school class at her church where she wrote and helped out with
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What does the word “value” mean? The regard that something is held to deserve; the importance, worth, or usefulness of something. At Kids Hope USA, we place high value on those who support our mission: our volunteer mentors, our prayer partners, our donors, and our team. We understand the importance of their role and how
As our Giving Series continues, we want to focus on the impact of a gift. We know that a donation can translate into life-changing relationship; we know that a gift can change the life of a child and that’s no small change. So, let’s continue. Every year we hear testimonies and success stories that share
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We know that an army of mentors, prayer partners, pastors, churches, and schools who believe in our mission surrounds us each day. We are consistently grateful for those that stand in the gap for students in need in our community, mentors who commit their time to young students who are simply longing for meaningful relationship
Confidence serves as a key motivator and catalyst in life. Learning and growing require a willingness to take steps forward, to take a chance, to stretch. As child psychologist Dr. Emilie DeYoung says, “Confidence enables a student to move through circumstances in order to thrive in life.” Yes, every kid needs confidence. However, Kids Hope
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Confidence serves as a key motivator and catalyst in life. Learning and growing require a willingness to take steps forward, to take a chance, to stretch. As child psychologist Dr. Emilie DeYoung says, “Confidence enables a student to move through circumstances in order to thrive in life.” Yes, every kid needs confidence. However, Kids Hope
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Confidence serves as a key motivator and catalyst in life. Learning and growing require a willingness to take steps forward, to take a chance, to stretch. As child psychologist Dr. Emilie DeYoung says, “Confidence enables a student to move through circumstances in order to thrive in life.” Yes, every kid needs confidence. However, Kids Hope
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Confidence serves as a key motivator and catalyst in life. Learning and growing require a willingness to take steps forward, to take a chance, to stretch. As child psychologist Dr. Emilie DeYoung says, “Confidence enables a student to move through circumstances in order to thrive in life.” Yes, every kid needs confidence. However, Kids Hope
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Can I tell you about Avi a hypothetical, average American 8 year-old child? Avi will be our guide to understanding some important experiences of the average American child…. First, Avi—like all American 8 year-olds at the statistical average—spends about 2 and a half hours a day with some form of screen media, such as YouTube
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