TranslateSchool Based Mentoring
School Based Mentoring helps children build self-confidence, learn positive behaviors, and avoid potential pitfalls, such as drugs and gangs. Mentor Me Petaluma’s vision is that every young person has the consistent adult support needed to reach his/her highest potential and to thrive in school and in life. Our mission is to provide one-on-one adult mentors to youth who need them and to sustain the mentorships over time in a safe and supportive environment for both mentor and mentee. Mentors encourage their mentees to make healthy life choices and open a window to a wider world; they offer advice and a listening ear, helping their mentees when help is most needed.
Accepted to the Portfolio:
Mentor Me Petaluma, September 2013
Sonoma Valley Mentoring Alliance, January 2014
Target Outcomes
Short Term Outcomes
- Improved academic performance
- Improved positive attitude toward school
- Improved relationship with peers
- Grade promotion
- Decreased fighting in school
- Decreased tardiness
- Decreased unexcused absences
- 2-year commitment honored by mentors
Long Term Outcomes
- Post-secondary education completion
- Development of healthy familial, social, and professional relationships
- Successful career attainment
- Positive civic engagement
- Youth giving back by serving as an adult volunteer mentor for at-risk youth
Target Population
Demographics
- Kindergarten - 12th Grade
Service Area
- Southeast (District 1)
- Southwest (District 2)
Information
Program Funders
Many thanks to the following funders for making this program possible.
Local Funders
- Mildred Yount Manion Foundation
- Petaluma City Schools
- Petaluma Community Foundation
- Petaluma Kiwanis Club
- Petaluma Rotary Club
- Sonoma Bank
- Sonoma Wine Country Weekend
- Sunrise Club
- TWiT TV
- Umpqua Bank
- Xandex Corporation
Other Funders
- Bank of America Foundation
