This article from the Journal of Youth Development reviews the different theoretical models of the developmental process outlined in Hamilton's concept of positive youth developm
Leap of Reason, by Mario Morino, provides practical advice for social-sector leaders who know they want and need better information to fulfill the mission that compelled them to dedicate their live
In this resource, University of Massachusett's professor, Jean Rhodes, Ph.D., addresses how program quality and approach, as well as the characteristics of both the mentors and the youth contribute
Public/Private Ventures, in collaboration with The National Mentoring Partnership, has made a preliminary examination of three innovative group mentoring programs and has drawn on the findings from
In an effort to build on the knowledge of what works in mentoring programs, The Evaluation, Management and Training (EMT) Group interviewed 50 mentor program managers throughout California to uncov
This resource, from Education Northwest, is one part of a series designed to give practitioners tools and ideas that they can use to build quality mentoring programs.
Going the Distance is designed to help mentoring program coordinators design the systems, activities, and services that will give your matches the support they need to thrive long-term.
This resource from the National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign is designed to help youth group leaders develop strategies and tactics to address issues of influence, peer pressure, and risky b
This introductory webinar will assist new staff by providing concrete tips and strategies for the design and implementation of youth mentoring programs.
This chart allows mentoring program staff to compare the costs and benefits of various case management systems that can be adapted for their specific programs.
In this all day seminar, expert Darrell “Coach D” Andrews will share how to develop youth in the areas of career, soft skills related mentorship development, student connectedness and mapping strat
Between 2007 and 2009, reports were released on the results of three separate large-scale random assignment studies of the effectiveness of schoolbased mentoring programs for youth.
One of the most important parts of asset mapping is to make sure that there is follow up and accountability with potential partners. The Asset Mapping Action Plan allows you to document everyt
This document provides instructions on how to facilitate an Asset Mapping Activity with your staff, board, and volunteers to identify community resources and partners.