and i don't want to sound like kokomo's the only place.but if you follow the news, it's everywhere. happening everywhere. >> are we up for a game? >> reporter: local children's advocates say the demand for their services is huge. >> we could have a tremendously large program if we had more volunteers. >> reporter: the tuesday-evening hang-outs that rick wilson organizes give children like devon and nalya rush a chance to hang out with other kids who have similar stories, something they don't otherwise get a chan to do. >> they go to a catholic school. it's a wonderful school most of rents, they're lawyers, doctors, police officers. they don't have, mom and dad's a drug dealer, or mom and dad's this, you know? >> here you go devon, here. i'll help you out. a >> reporte wilson says the mentors provide these kids stability. >> the role primarily is someone that they can talk to, sre their feelings. so whatever issues may or may not be going on with the child, the mentor's there to help.ri >> a men program, or any program that allows a child t