Our Program

The Academic Mentoring Program targets, but not limited to, foster children with

• Academic issues
• Behavior issues
• Emotional trauma
• One or more incarcerated parents

Our Academic Mentoring Program is designed for children and youth, ages 8 to 18 years old, who may have academic challenges, behavior issues, emotional trauma, and/or may have a parent who is incarcerated.

This program matches children with an enthusiastic volunteer mentor who serves as a role model for students engaged in the learning process. Our academic mentors provide tutoring services as well as serve as a counselor and confidant to the student and ensure the student takes advantage of all resources that are available to help with the learning process. We also provide life skills classes and a volunteer community mentor who will meet with the youth.

The Academic Mentoring Program goals are

• To see improvement in core academic subjects
• To see a reduction in the number of unexcused absences from school
• To see positive changes in student behavior, anger management, self-esteem abilities, anti-social behavior, and decision-making

The Next Step Program is a College Admission Test prep and Financial Aid Assistance program.