by wpx_kinship | Apr 30, 2020 | Kinship Park Rapids Resources
By Jean Rhodes Although COVID-19 appears to spare children from the most serious health problems, marginalized youth are likely to bear the heaviest burdens of trauma and economic fallout. This has serious implications for mentoring programs, which often serve...
by wpx_kinship | Apr 30, 2020 | Kinship Park Rapids Resources
Outbreaks can be stressful The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) may be stressful for people. Fear and anxiety about a disease can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions in adults and children. Coping with stress will make you, the people you care...
by wpx_kinship | Apr 30, 2020 | Kinship Park Rapids Resources
by Sara Fischer, Axios With almost all U.S. states closing schools until at least the end of the month, most children ages 6–12 say they are spending at least 50% more time in front of screens daily, according to new data from SuperAwesome, a kids technology company....
by wpx_kinship | Apr 2, 2020 | Kinship Park Rapids Resources
by Jean Rhodes In the comedy, Role Models, two self-absorbed salesmen, Danny and Wheeler, are arrested following a road rage incident and elect to perform community service hours over going to jail. They are assigned to work at a mentoring program where Danny is...
by wpx_kinship | Feb 4, 2020 | Kinship Park Rapids Resources
There are all kinds of ways that a caring adult can make a difference in the life of a child. With a little bit of effort and patience, you too can mentor a young person. Author: Lisa Bottomley, Michigan State University Extension Since the time of Homer and the...
by wpx_kinship | Jan 14, 2020 | Kinship Park Rapids Resources
This Minnesota Department of Human Services training is for individuals mandated to report child maltreatment. There are several types of maltreatment that you are required to report. This video will provide you with a broad overview of each type of maltreatment to...
