One church–one school, one mentor–one child, and one hour is the heart of Kids Hope USA. Our goal is to impact the children in our Jefferson Elementary School community, one relationship at a time by being the hands and feet of Jesus. We do this by consistently showing up with compassion and lots of interactive playing–because when children feel loved and valued, they are better able to learn, grow, and succeed.
Studies show children who have an ongoing relationship with a mentor are often more successful in adulthood. These relationships become the foundation for Amplifying Hope + Life and reaching families with the good news of Jesus Christ simply by demonstrating His love and faithfulness every week.
OUR MISSION
Kids Hope USA matches one fully devoted follower of Jesus Christ with a Jefferson School student, providing the perfect opportunity to exercise our greater mission amplifying hope and life and building redemptive bridges from the community to a relationship with Jesus.
BECOME A MENTOR
A Kids Hope USA Mentor Must:
- Love children and be sensitive to their needs
- Be ready to listen to a child
- Commit to 1 hour each week of showing up for his/her student at Jefferson
- Commit to the duration of the school year
- Have his/her own transportation
- Maintain a confidential relationship
- Be a member/regular attendee of the church
- Know your child’s name
- Only mentor one Kids Hope student
- Be faithful
- Believe in your child
- Be at least 16 years of age
- Agree to work with the child’s teacher
- Report to the KH Director
- Complete KidsHopeUSA training online
- Submit a background check for Central Wesleyan Church & Holland Public Schools
What happens next?
1
Once you fill out the above application, you will receive an email to submit a background check for both Central Wesleyan Church and Holland Public Schools.
2
The Kids Hope Director will then contact you to set up training via an online portal.
3
Upon completion of your training, you will sit down for an informal interview with the Kids Hope Director.
4
We'll take a walk through Jefferson Elementary, match you with a student, and you'll be ready to mentor!
Get more information and helpful resources from
Kids Hope USA’s national headquarters.