Our MissionTo promote positive change in a child and family's life by engaging and linking them to resources that will result in success in school, having positive friends, a healthy home life and being involved in positive activities.
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Our VisionWe believe that: Our Services should be affordable and accessible to those who need them; Children and families should have access to resources to improve their lives; Services should be accessible, not just available, to all who need them.
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Our ServicesYouth and Family Link provides free programs to support our local community, focusing on under-served areas. We prioritize partnerships to maximize resources and ensure services are accessible to those in need.
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Join the Link Patrons Program and make a lasting impact!
Your support funds essential programs like afterschool activities, mentoring, and outreach services in under-resourced areas. Patrons receive a quarterly newsletter which is sent out to over three thousand community members and remain active for two years after their last donation. Choose a one-time or recurring contribution—lifetime giving determines donor levels.
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Diamond Level |
$5-$99 |
$100-$499 |
$500-$999 |
$1,000-$2,499 |
$2,500+ |
Link Core Programs
Explorers Club Afterschool ProgramsThe Explorers Club Program is open to any Kelso student who desires to get homework help and participate in academic enrichment activities afterschool. The "cost" of the program is that students come to the program ready to participate and learn and that they attend the majority of days the program is offered.
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Outreach and EngagementCare Coordinators help children and families achieve goals, access services, meet basic needs, and work towards long-term health and wellness.
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Teen PreventionLocal youth develop and carry out positive activities to discourage drug use, bullying and other negative behaviors.
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