1. KIDS HOPE USA Information Regarding Program Expenses

2. Affiliate Fee Every KIDS HOPE USA church program must become an Affiliate of KIDS HOPE USA. The church is responsible for a one-time affiliation fee, payable in quarterly installments during the first year from the affiliation date, with a minimum non-refundable deposit of $ 350 due at the time of enrollment for Director Training.

3. This affiliation fee accounts for only about 24 % of the KIDS HOPE USA National budget. The remainder of the budget is raised through donations and grants. The fee is based on the average church attendance. [ Total if multiple services. ] 500 and below$ 3,000 501 and above $ 4,000

4. Sample breakdown for a church of 500 or less: Affiliation Fee $ 3,000.00 -Director Training Deposit $ 350.00 Remaining fee $ 2,650.00 4 Quarterly installments* due of $ 662.50 * Quarterly payments are due in January, April, July, October, and begin the billing cycle following Director Training.

5. Your affiliate fee covers: Director Training – This includes lodging*, food and materials for an intensive 2 ½ day training session. Program Materials – Directors receive an operations manual, a mentor training manual, and multi-media training resources. On-Going Consulting – KHUSA staff available to assist you. KHUSA Director Website – A dedicated website full of resources for building and maintaining your program. Monthly Communications – Directors receive a monthly “Director eNews” (electronic newsletter) with a wealth of information to educate, equip and encourage. * Extra fee for private room.

6. Professional Resources – KHUSA provides access to professional child development experts and career educators for problem solving and support. Continuing Education Opportunities – KHUSA volunteers will have access to on-going learning opportunities which may be local, regional or national. Access to Branding and Promotional Items – As a KHUSA program your church will have access to the use of KHUSA brand materials. National Promotion and Recognition – KHUSA’s National recognition and participation in the field of youth mentoring will boost program credibility. Publications and Communications – Your church will receive regular communication from the National Office in both print and electronic sources.

7. National Standards and Program Evaluation – KHUSA will update training and materials as necessary to ensure compliance with the changing national standards for mentoring. Other Financial Expenditures: KIDS HOPE USA requires that the church hire a paid part-time director to run this ministry/program. (The amount of pay is determined by the individual church based on their structure of paid employees.) On average, Directors will work from 10-15 hours a week. This includes administrative duties and time in the school each week. Additionally, it is recommended that the church have a budget ($ 500-1500) for materials that may be needed, such as mentor bags, mentor & mentee shirts, etc. KHUSA parties or group get-togethers for the mentors & students may be another expense

8. We would love to see this ministry become a part of every church and every school in the United States. To do this we need your support. It would be a great blessing if KIDS HOPE USA became a part of your church’s regular mission or evangelism offerings.