- Matches youth ages 5-17 with caring adults ages 21+ from the
community in a one-to-one relationship.
- Mentors spend 1 hour with their "Littles" each week in a
supervised setting. The time spent together focuses on common
interests, and shared learning experiences through activities
planned by the match.
- Support is provided based on the needs of the particular
match.
2006-2007 Program Outcomes:
During the 2006-2007 school year, 9 matches had been in place for six months or more. Of those 9 matches:
- 78% of youth reported improvement in their attitudes and relationships
- 100% of mentors reported seeing an increase in confidence and caring for their Littles
- 100% of the matches continued to meet for more than 6 months
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