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January is National Mentoring Month!

Now in its 11th year, National Mentoring Month focuses attention on the need for mentors, as well as how each of us -- individuals, businesses, government agencies, schools, faith communities and nonprofits -- can work together to increase the number of mentors to assure brighter futures for our young people. Together, the Harvard School of Public Health, MENTOR: The National Mentoring Partnership and the Corporation of National and Community Service are working to focus national attention on the need for mentors.

This year's National Mentoring Month theme is Invest in the future. Mentor a child. Use the following tips to help inspire you to start mentoring or continue mentoring successful kids.


10 Things to do in January

from www.nationalmentoringmonth.org

  • Become a mentor in your community.
  • Learn more about mentoring: visit www.nationalmentoringmonth.org & www.search-institute.org/mentoring.
  • Partner with a mentoring organization
  • Tell five friends about National Mentoring Month.
  • Think about the mentors in your life and offer a tribute to them - write a letter, web post, etc.
  • Read research and find resources on mentoring.
  • Serve your community on MLK Day of Service be deciding to become a mentor.
  • Make a donation to a mentoring organization in your community.
  • Go to YouTube on Thank Your Mentor Day (January 26th) and make the National Mentoring Month videos the most popular of the day.
  • Express ways to help children succeed acaademically through mentoring.

What is a System of Care?:

A System of Care (SOC) is a network of programs and services delivered to children, youth & families.

Most communities have care services but do not function as one "system". SOC is an organizational philosophy that creates a framework for support recognizing that children and families have needs in many areas of life. SOC promotes a holistic approach in which all life needs are considered in planning. This empowers the child and family to determine the services they need with comfort in knowing that providers will work together to meet their needs. The SOC provides families the benefit to access a coordinated network of services and supports with a single comprehensive and individualized plan.

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Guiding Principles of a System of Care:
  • Child Specific
  • Family Driven
  • Youth Guided
  • Community Based
  • Effective Practice
  • Culturally & Language Appropriate
  • Least Intrusive