Kids & Critters Inc. is a not for profit 501(c)(3) corporation dedicated to the well being of children and animals. Through its program THE FARM, located on 51 S. Stage Rd. in Medford Oregon, Kids & Critters benefits children, families and animals in a plethora of ways. The mission of THE FARM is to help children develop life skills such as responsibility, management skills, entrepreneurship and how to properly care for animals all while enjoying the essence of a real farm experience. How does Kids & Critters find the children to help? In this day and age children are overloaded with television, and computer technology. They are becoming out of touch with many of the realities of life. For this reason through its program, THE FARM, Kids & Critters helps every child who visits our farmyard. Each child’s experience is individual and unique. THE FARM uses animals as a catharsis to help children cope with fear, confidence problems, or giving children unconditional love through contact with an animal who holds no judgement against any human being. Kids & Critters believes strongly in helping our community. Currently we are offering an internship program for college students to help at THE FARM. This gives the students a chance to work with animals and kids as well. We also have a storytime program which will provide a place for kids to read about animals on a weekly basis as well as during our Farm Day Camp. We also have great alliances with many community organizations. We plan on forming many more for years to come. Since we have opened THE FARM we have worked along with the following organizations: Headstart THE FARM will be an unmatched destination for children and adults, alike, providing an authentic farm experience. Visitors are invited for special events, including birthday parties, corporate events and teambuilding, and class trips. One day, THE FARM will include a lodge to host brave overnight guests for morning feedings, milkings, hatchings, and in-depth animal husbandry. |