StandUp for KidsSchool Mentoring
Mentors provide youth with a supportive, consistent adult in their lives. They guide youth in developing and executing goals to increase high school graduation rates. We also promote vocational training, college and secondary education, entrepreneurship, and job exploration.
Junior and senior high teens; homeless and at-risk young adults · Weekly life and career counseling; mentoring in school and after school
From standupforkids.org/what-we-do/mentoring ↗About this program
Given the diversity of the communities we serve throughout the country, we conduct mentoring in school, after school, and in our Outreach Centers.
The goals of the mentoring program are to deter teen pregnancy, gang involvement, increase high school graduation rates, and foster a love for learning. Mentors provide stability, friendship and support by developing an effective study plan, providing tutoring, and processing the challenges experienced due to unstable housing.
To support our mentees, we provide weekly life and career counseling, computer access, and homework help.
Many locations utilize the in-center – or small group – mentoring model. In these locations, we provide homeless and at-risk young adults ages 18 to 24 with resources and support needed to overcome challenging situations.
Our program not only provides basic necessities such as food, clothing and toiletries, but also engages mentors to assist with educational support, resume and interview preparation, obtaining birth certificates and developing life skills.
Questions
What are the goals of the mentoring program?
The goals of the mentoring program are to deter teen pregnancy, gang involvement, increase high school graduation rates, and foster a love for learning.
How do mentors support youth?
Mentors provide stability, friendship and support by developing an effective study plan, providing tutoring, and processing the challenges experienced due to unstable housing.
What support do mentees receive?
To support our mentees, we provide weekly life and career counseling, computer access, and homework help.
How can I become a mentor?
If you're interested in becoming a mentor, please head over to our Volunteer page to sign up with your local program.
Details
- Who
- Junior and senior high teens; homeless and at-risk young adults
- When
- Weekly life and career counseling; mentoring in school and after school
- Where
- In school, after school, and in Outreach Centers
- Ages
- 18 to 24 (young adults in center-based mentoring)
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Youth OutreachOutreach representatives engage directly with at-risk and homeless youth nationwide. We prioritize developing trust and building relationships to connect them with vital resources. Volunteers distribute essential items like food, clothing, and hygiene products. We collaborate wit
Housing SupportOnce we’re successful in helping kids get off the streets, the real test begins.
Food AccessHunger clouds judgment and leads to poor choices. We provide meals nationwide, whether it’s a shared meal with a mentor in school, snack packs from street teams, or hot meals in our centers. Once youth have access to nutritious food, our teams offer regular food baskets and conne