Kinship of Polk County is looking for caring, supportive and reliable adults to come alongside at-risk youth. Kinship matches spend time together three to four times each month engaging in activities such as fishing, gardening, biking, playing ball, cooking, and doing things that they both enjoy – TOGETHER! In spending regular and consistent time together, Kinship kids not only gain exposure to new ideas, but gain confidence in themselves, respect for others, and most importantly, they learn that other people care about them.
Kinship mentors are carefully screened through a regulated process. This screening includes an application, three references, a police background check, as well as an in-home interview with a Kinship Coordinator. Once an applicant gets through this screening process, the coordinator identifies a good match based primarily on personality compatibility, shared interests, and proximity to one another.
