This last week alone, Kids Hope USA Director Trainings took place in Colorado, Chicago, and Dallas. When fully developed, the churches training this week will mentor over 800 at-risk children. Children like Fernanda. Fernanda’s life was being written, and the ending was looking predictably grim, with little hope for a positive future. But as you […]
In our email last weekend, we asked mentors to finish the statement, “My mentee…” and in essence brag about something wonderful that their mentee has accomplished or does. We have had a great response so far and hope to continue receiving posts to our Facebook Wall and tweets on Twitter with #proudmentor and #kidshopeusa. Here
A three year old stands on the sidewalk with a confused look in his eyes. All he knows is that he is sad and it feels like nobody ever wants to play with him. Why don’t people like me? This child, now eight years old, is in 3rd grade and he has learned some things.
“After several years of being a part of Kids Hope USA and teaming up with Hope Church, Applewood [Elementary] (as well as Hope Church), have helped to change lives. The children love their mentors and it has been an extremely positive program for the students and the school.” – Mike Kis, Principal at Applewood Elementary,
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Many kids worry in this day and age, and many parents/mentors don’t understand. Here are some books that will help your child and YOU! For kids: What To Do When You Worry Too Much by Dawn Huebner. This book has great practical strategies for helping kids beat the worries. For adults/parents: Helping Your Anxious Child
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More than we adults ever realize, children feel unsteady and desperately want to grab hold of a reliable hand. No matter the circumstances, you can inject confidence and stability into a youngster’s life when they believe they can count on you. But count on you for what Focus on just four overlapping elements of
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What is our hope for children? How can we give them hope? In order to help our children have hope, we have to think about what they need and our job in meeting those needs. Teachers, mentors, counselors, physicians, and families must commit every day to give children hope by actively working to meet their
