Research-based, practitioner-approved standards for creating and sustaining quality youth mentoring programs and impactful mentoring relationships.
Resources
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Inclusive and Affirming Programming for LGBTQ+ Youth
MENTOR three-part series on creating an inclusive and affirming program climate for LGBTQ+ youth.
November 2024 LENS Meeting Recap: Youth Voice
Our November 2024 LENS focused on youth voice -- honoring it and helping youth build power! Featuring Adelaide Moschler from MENTOR Independence Region.
TMP Impact Profile: Providence Connections
Learn more about how TMP supported Providence Connections to develop and implement a sustainable program design.
TMP Impact Profile: Crossroads Foundation
Learn more about how TMP supports Crossroads Foundation and its work to provide Pittsburgh youth with a high-quality high school education and routes to support college and other post-secondary education.
Becoming a Better Mentor
This resource, organized by chapters, provides real-world advice and tangible strategies to help caring adults “be there” for the young people in their lives.
May 2024 LENS Meeting Recap: SOGIE
Mx. Coley Alston, MPH and Program Director at Hugh Lane Wellness Foundation, shares more about SOGIE (sexual orientation, gender identity and expression) and how programs and caring adults can better support young people through the use of inclusive language.
April 2024 LENS Meeting Recap: Financial Aid Literacy
Amy Sawdey, PHEAA's Higher Education Access Partner, is sharing more about recent FAFSA changes and how to guide young people through the application process.
January 2024 LENS Meeting Recap: Mentor Recruitment Best Practices
TMP's January 2024 LENS Meeting was all about mentor recruitment best practices. Check out the recap for key highlights!
Guide to Mentoring Boys and Young Men of Color
Helps mentoring programs leverage the power of group mentoring to benefit all participants.
Everyday Mentoring Weekly Text Tips for Coaches
These Everyday Mentoring weekly text tips will help youth sports coaches better support their athletes on and off the field.
Relationship-Centered Schools: A Framework for Leveraging Mentoring School-Wide
Post-Pandemic Volunteer Recruitment Strategies
Check out this recording from our May 2023 LENS Meeting (Learning, Engaging, Networking and Sharing) all about mentor recruitment strategies and approaches.
Mentoring and Youth Mental Health Guide
Available in both English and Spanish, this guide shares information and resources about youth mental health and the unique role adults have in suporting mental wellness for all young people.
Youth Mental Health Program Checklist
Making the Most of Mentoring
This activity card provides tips for youth on how to build their networks and map out their goals.
Inclusive Mentoring for Youth with Disabilities Supplement to the Elements of Effective Practice for Mentoring
Addresses how programs can adequately train mentors/staff members, design and evaluate their services and assess their policies and procedures to be more inclusive of those with disabilities.
Group Mentoring Supplement to the Elements of Effective Practice for Mentoring
Helps mentoring programs leverage the power of group mentoring to benefit all participants.
Peer Mentoring Supplement to the Elements of Effective Practice for Mentoring
Research-based best practices to help practitioners and funders plan and deliver strong peer mentoring programs.