Our program will focus on developing a relationship between a mentor or adult role model and the teen so that the teen will become an independent citizen capable of taking direct responsibility for making pragmatic decisions for their own education and personal life. As Mentors, we will encourage the teen to attend school on a regular basis; give direction and guidance to the teen partners in areas of educational and career aspirations; share skills and competencies with teen partners to enable them to understand more concretely the world of learning, respect for the rights of the parent/guardian and to inform that person of plans and/or changes in plan; and finally, to aid the teen in entering an institution of higher learning.

Your teen’s participation in the program hopefully will result in positive growth both at school and at home. The mentoring experience shall contribute to enhanced self-esteem and life satisfaction as your teen navigates adolescence.