Participants in the program are matched in a one-to-one relationship based on similar interests. Mentors and mentees will meet a minimum of one hour per week at Cary Home and participate in activities of mutual interest. Participants are expected to commit at least one year to the match.
Mission:
* To encourage personal & educational growth.
* To build healthy relationships between youth & adults.
* To strengthen developmental assets in our youth.
* To reduce recidivism by encouraging youth to make better choices.
* To build healthy relationships between youth & adults.
* To strengthen developmental assets in our youth.
* To reduce recidivism by encouraging youth to make better choices.
1:1 Mentoring has been matching mentors and mentees since August of 2010. They have had 16 total matches since the beginning of the program. Currently they are looking for mentors for 4 boys who are on the waiting list.
If you are interested or know of someone who may be interested in becoming a mentor please contact Emily Kraska at Cary Home with any questions. You may reach her by phone at 765.474.4616 x233 or by email at ekraska@tippecanoe.in.gov.
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