Kinship of Greater Minneapolis' mission is to support youth by carefully creating and sustaining long-term mentoring relationships that help them reach their full potential. Most of the children come from low-income single-parent homes and have trouble in school and difficulty getting along with family members and peers. By connecting them with caring individuals, couples or families who are committed to spending time with them, these children receive much needed additional adult support. Kinship's goal is that children in mentoring relationships will gain a greater sense of responsibility, respect, optimism and positive social skills.