As a training and technical assistance provider, I’ve spent the better part of 16 years in mentoring helping programs shore up their weak spots. Sometimes that has to do with program practice, such as codifying staff tasks into an operations manual or revamping a recruitment campaign; other times it may be infrastructure related: a new […]
by Sarah Schwartz The story of 15-year-old Davion Only has gone viral, following an article published in the Tampa Bay Times about his appeal to a church congregation for an adoptive family (see story here). Davion had been in foster care all of his life, waiting for a family to adopt him. It was his […]
October 2013 Joe Halpern, MENTOR Writer MENTOR has begun an exciting partnership with Pivot TV, a new cable television network that targets talented and passionate 18 to 34 year old Millennials, to encourage viewers to explore mentoring programs as part of a year-long social action initiative on the channel’s new hit docu-series, “Jersey Strong”. The […]
There has been a lot of research in recent years examining the role that “natural” mentors play in supporting children and adolescents, highlighting the ways in which these supportive adults help youth develop identity, succeed in school, overcome racism and other substantial challenges, and learn to ask for help throughout their lives. Researchers such as […]
In this post, I have asked Katy White, who is a consultant with Dare Mighty Things (www.daremightythings.com), to share her insights on how technology can assist program managers in recruiting mentors. Katy is steeped in mentoring knowledge from years of providing training and technical assistance to mentoring programs across the country. With Caregiver’s Choice, a […]
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