Welcome to LAMP
​LAMP-Kinship matches caring adult mentors, with youth between the ages of 5-17, who have common interests and hobbies.  Our mentors can be individuals, couples, or families.  Through the mentoring relationship, we provide support, friendship, and guidance. LAMP-Kinship provides important developmental relationships in young people's lives, provides opportunities, and expands support systems.​

Request a Mentor

Become a mentor
Do you know a child who could benefit from a healthy, positive and supportive relationship with another adult?​

Support us

You may not be able to mentor a child at this time, but you can still be a part of our mission and support our youth and mentors by being a donor!
Become a volunteer LAMP-Kinship Ambassador, fundraising volunteer, or office volunteer.
Your support will help LAMP to continue to build a better community one child at a time
Being matched with a young person has a positive and important impact! You can become a mentor and spend time with a child
Make a difference in the life of a child. Individuals, couples and families can apply to become a mentor. No experience is necessary​

News

LAMP provides monthly group activities for mentors and youth!
Group activities are designed to give our waiting youth a sense of belonging and being part of a team! 
Youth can attend on their own or with a mentor!
Our mission is to connect youth with
caring adults by promoting a relationship that
provides mentoring,
support, friendship, and guidance.  

All the Tools You Need to Succeed

Being a mentor can make a huge impact! Mentoring can help improve social skills, self-esteem, and relationships. It exposes young people to a variety of experiences, helps them gain better social/emotional health, and support for reaching their goals.  Studies have shown that youth with mentors are less likely to skip school, start using drugs/alcohol, or engage in violence. 


We want you to succeed as a mentor! We provide training, and support throughout the whole process. We do our best to match mentors with mentees that share similar interests. 
Your influence can bring new hope to the lives of young people through the power of mentoring...you'll be surprised how much you may benefit as well!