Our Vision….Transform communities by matching safe, nurturing adult mentors with area youth, so they reach their full potential and become positive contributors to society.
Welcome To Kinship Mentoring of Columbia County (Wisconsin)
Kinship Mentoring offers 2 programs:
Community Mentoring
(in your town)
Lunch Buddies Mentoring Program
(at your local school)
Community Mentoring
Children or youth ages 5-16 living in Columbia County with an identified need are matched with a caring adult. They are matched according to location, similar interests, and personalities. The time commitment is approximately 2-4 hours per month with a one-year commitment.
The Mentor and Mentee will enjoy exploring fun in the community - fishing, visiting the library, playing at a park, hiking a trail, enjoying some ice cream, or at the mentor's house baking, playing board games, drawing, puzzles, etc. We encourage the mentors to have their mentee try new things and experiences! Interested adults must be at least 18 years of age, interviewed, and undergo extensive background checks and comprehensive screening before being matched.
Lunch Buddies Mentoring Program
Students in grades 3 - 8, in the Columbia County area school district, are matched with a caring adult. The Lunch Buddy Mentor meets their Mentee (student) twice a month - on the 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, at their school, during the child’s 20-minute lunch period.
They meet in a small group with other Lunch Buddies.
Kinship Mentoring of Columbia County is a proud member of...
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Kinship Mentoring has partnered with these great organizations to continue to support children and families in our communities
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Columbia County Health & Human Services - Public Health
Promotes and protects the health and safety of our community.
Community Resource Guide
A complete list of ALL services and support for parents AND children
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Through collaborating with Columbia County communities, we identify, guide, support, lead and advocate for prevention and recovery strategies to decrease the occurrence of substance abuse in our county.
Creating a healthier Columbia County with sustainable drug-free communities.
