Community-Based Program Requirements

• You must be 18+ to participate in our community-based program.
• You must be able to give a 1-year requirement and see a child 2-4 times a month for a couple of hours each outing.
• You must have a valid driver's license and car insurance.
• You must pass a local, state, and national criminal background check.

Program Overview

• From inquiry to match, the process takes 2-3 months.
• We match based on similar interests and geography. We will try to keep the child within 15 minutes of where you live. Once we eliminate the children who live over 20 minutes away, we start to look for interests you have in common so you have a nice foundation to start your match.
• We ask that you do free or low-cost activities. However, we do have great corporate partners who supply us with various tickets to events and games, so you'll have the opportunity to do higher-end activities as well.
• Once you get matched with a child, you will also get matched with a Match Support Specialist (MSS). You will have monthly check-ins with them for the first year you are matched, and then quarterly check-ins after that. These are your go-to people! They provide lots of support and can answer any questions you may have.