Enroll to be a part of LAMP

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Mentor Process and Responsibilities:

​Complete an application and background check

• Interview with LAMP-Kinship staff
• Pre-match training
• Wait for a match to be made
• Meet with your match for a minimum of 2 face-to-face visits per month with a goal of 4-contact hours per month
• Quarterly Mentor Trainings (optional-but recommended)
• Monthly Group Activities (optional)

​Click on link below to fill out the application.

• To sign the form electronically, you'll need a PDF reader like Acrobat.
• Save the form to your computer, fill it out and sign it. Then attach it to an email and send it to coordinator@lampkinship.org
• You may also print and mail the application to: Lamp Kinship, PO Box 82, Litchfield, MN 55355

Mentor Application

Parent Responsibilities:

• Fill out a short application
• Meet with the program director
• Wait for a match to be made

​Click on link below to fill out an online application!

Youth Application

Youth Referral Form

Lunch Buddy Application

Family Involvement:

• ​Keep open communication with program coordinator
• Keep open communication with mentor
• Be supportive of the mentoring relationship

FAQ's

Will my child like their mentor?
Mentors are matched with mentees who have similar interests and hobbies.

How often do the mentor and child see one another?
There is no set schedule. We ask that our matches meet at least twice monthly for a total of 4 hours per month. Matches will meet based on a common time commitment.

What Does it cost to be in the program?
Lamp provides mentoring services at no cost to families! The focus of our program is on the time spent together with someone who shares the same interests and hobbies.

Who can participate?
Mentoring is for ANY child who may benefit from extra support or guidance. Youth can be ages 5-17 and must live in Meeker County.
Mentors can be individuals, couples, or families.
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What are the benefits?
Mentoring can help improve social skills, self-esteem, and relationships.  It also exposes young people to a variety of experiences, positive role models, and support for reaching their goals. Studies have shown that youth with mentors are less likely to skip school, start using drugs/alcohol, and engage in violence.