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Give the Gift of Kindness

Give the Gift of Kindness

KIND News teaches K-6 students to care for pets, respect wild neighbors, and be kind to peers. Provide this award-winning publication to children in your community through our Adopt-a-Classroom program.

Boost Your Humane Education Program

Step-by-Step Guide

Animal care pros: Reach more elementary students with our Step-by-Step Guide to Raising Funds for Your Adopt-a-Classroom Program and other support materials.

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Award Programs

Each year, Humane Society Youth acknowledges excellence and achievement in several areas of humane education with the following award programs:

  • KIND Kid Award recognizes children in grades K-6 who have made a positive difference for animals.
  • National KIND Teacher Award recognizes a Pre-K-12 teacher who effectively incorporates humane and environmental education into his or her curriculum.
  • KIND Children's Book Award honors an outstanding children's book with a humane focus on animals or the environment.
  • Humane Teen of the Year Award recognizes a teenager who has made a significant contribution to animal protection, such as direct work on behalf of animals, aiding in the passage of humane legislation, or educating others to be kind to animals.
  • Humane Society Youth Club Award honors a K-12 youth club that has made a significant contribution to animal protection.