Connecting Through Collecting
Midwest Cards is proud to partner with The Kids Mental Health Foundation to support parents and kids through the power of collecting — a pastime enjoyed across the country that brings kids together around a shared love of sports and popular media.
Hobbies Bring Happiness
Collecting is a pastime that brings kids together to form community based on a shared love of sports and popular media. Through this partnership we're helping The Kids Mental Health Foundation reach more parents and kids with free, expert-built resources.
What Does the Research Say?
The Kids Mental Health Foundation leverages the clinical insights from their team of over 1,000 mental health experts at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and partner hospitals — staying informed by examining the most up-to-date research in the field and monitoring trending conversations worldwide.
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The Great Collide: The Impact of Children's Mental Health and the Workforce
8 out of 10 working parents believe mental health challenges have increased in recent years – even before COVID-19.
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The Ripple Effect: The Influence of Children's Mental Health on The Great Resignation
One-third of working parents report changing or quitting their jobs in the past two years because of their child’s mental health.
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Mental Wellness in the Classroom
73% of participants agreed or strongly agreed that their students were able to recognize and label their feelings (and those of others) more appropriately since using the Mental Wellness Kits.
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Supporting Students Mental Health
98% of educators say mental health challenges act as a barrier to children’s education.
Let's Be Friends
To help spread awareness and provide resources to parents all across the US, Midwest Cards is helping to raise funds with our Friends Packs! These are available for purchase for only $5, and 100% of that will go directly to The Kids Mental Health Foundation. No other purchase is required.
Friends Packs — coming soon.
Round Up & Donate
We offer all customers simple ways to contribute to The Kids Mental Health Foundation through our 'Round Up & Donate' program and Friends Packs! During checkout at our store you'll be offered the choice to round up to the nearest dollar amount, or select any donation you're comfortable making. We also sell our Friends Packs in shop. All round ups and Friends Pack sales are donated directly to the KMHF.
Donations during online checkout — coming soon.