Kinship of Greater Minneapolis helps children ages 5-15, in need of additional support, to realize their God given potential through adult friendships. Kinship also provides a unique service opportunity for individuals, couples and families to put their faith into action on behalf of children. Core Values & Beliefs •Children deserve the opportunity for healthy social, physical, spiritual and intellectual development. Youth mentoring makes a positive difference where additional adult suppport is needed. •Regular, long-term relationships with a variety of adults are vital to healthy child development. •Prevention is more valuable and effective in human development than interventions occurring after considerable suffering and hurt have scarred lives. •We are motivated by the values inspired by our heritage in the Christian church. We choose to love our neighbors as ourselves which mandates us to respond to the needs of hurting children and their families. •People need opportunities to put their faith into action. Kinship provides the structure and organization for them to do this effectively. Through the giving of themselves, they are blessed.