According to The Annie E. Casey Foundation, kids ages 5-11 make up 39% of the United States’ population. That’s 28.6 million kids in kindergarten through grade 5 in close to 98,300 public schools. As of spring 2019, Kids Hope USA churches were only partnered with just over 1,000 elementary schools in 35 states. So, […]
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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
When your child is struggling with heavy issues, it can be hard knowing how to help them in the mentoring hour. Here are some tips that may help. As a mentor your role is to build a safe, consistent, affirming relationship with the child—not solve or fix dilemmas. (When a crisis moment arises people in a helping role
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