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Partner with SRFC to help build a continuum of solutions to improve educational and developmental outcomes for children and youth who are experiencing risk factors in Suburban Ramsey County.

The goal of Kids Matter is simple: that every young person in Suburban Ramsey County has at least five caring adults whose faces light up when they enter a room.  We want kids to experience these connections everywhere they spend time: at home, at school, in their neighborhood, at the park, at clubs, groups, teams, activities they’re part of, in stores, at the library and in their faith community... basically everywhere they go. 

To create this web of support around all kids, we need your help.  Research shows that:

  • Even one caring, committed adult in the life of a child can change the trajectory of that child’s life.
  • Young people do best when they have strong connections to at least three adults (beyond their parent/guardian). 

Children and young people are the future.  Helping them find and build their strengths, builds our communities. Let’s join together and insure that their future is bright!

There are lots of ways you can join us in this effort.  

General ways to support SRFC…

  • Learn about SRFC; talk about our work with others; help us connect with others to broaden our partnership.

  • Join one of the Suburban Homelessness Community Action Teams.

  • Link to our website: www.KidsMatterSRFC.org

  • Help us reach out to parents to complete our Parent Survey via the SRFC website.

  • Get on SRFC's List Serv and distribute resource information and Parent Messages to your constituents.

  • Contribute your skills IN KIND to the collaborative.  We could use business consultants, graphic artists, and office assistants.

  • Provide us your constructive feedback, guidance and advice on ways to improve the system of care, our website, List Serv, and communications.

Here are some additional ways you can get more involved in our community:

Ways to Support Families who are Struggling in your Neighborhood

Ways to Support our Schools and Community

Ways to Support Families Facing Homelessness