Our Programs...

What We Do: 

Who we are? Kinship Partners is a nonprofit youth mentoring organization providing positive role models to youth in Crow Wing and southern Cass counties since 1986.

What do we do? We match volunteer adult partners (mentors), with a child between the ages of 5 – 14, who has common interests; we provide monthly activities which help to foster the development of their friendship.

What is a mentor? A mentor is a trusted adult friend with a long-term, consistent commitment to provide guidance and support to a youth. It's all about being friends, sharing common interests, and being exposed to new interests.

Why is mentoring important? Our community’s future rests on the hopes and dreams of our children and youth. Every child deserves a responsible and concerned adult who will provide guidance and support, help set and accomplish goals, and act as a positive role model.