Mentoring Program Directory
Note: All mentoring programs are screened by the Pueblo Mentoring Collaborative (PMC) Steering Committee prior to listing. The PMC makes no guarantee of the program scope of services, policies, or procedures. Directory listings should serve as a starting point for exploring mentoring program options, and the PMC strongly recommends you perform independent research to determine which mentoring program best suits your needs.
PROGRAM DIRECTORY REGISTRATION : Entry # 41 | |
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Mentoring Program | |
Dogg of Courage | |
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Dogg of Courage | |
Contact Name | |
Chris M Carter | |
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242 S CIRCLE DR PUEBLO WEST, Colorado 81007 United States Map It |
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ccarterdevildogg@gmail.com | |
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(719) 468-0694 | |
Program Information | |
Do you have a supervisor/coordinator for your program? | |
Yes | |
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Program Coordinator | |
Location of Mentoring | |
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Our program institutes a comprehensive mentor screening methodology grounded in the standards established by MENTOR: The National Mentoring Partnership that includes: | |
Yes | |
Our program provides training prior to mentoring | |
Yes | |
Please describe your program and explain why it is considered a mentoring program, as defined below in the TERMS section. | |
Our program focuses on changing negative behavior into positive behavior. We do this by incorporating physical and mental wellness into the lives of children. This is accomplished through activities such as physical exercise, mindfulness, meditation, yoga, hiking, group activities, and our community service project. The goal is to teach children that through hard work, determination, perseverance, and resiliency, that they can overcome any obstacle in their path. |
These programs do not accept solicitations. They are listed here for those looking for mentoring program information only.
How to Choose a Quality Youth Mentoring Program
Our Program Directory is a great place to start when looking for a quality mentoring program. Here are some questions you can ask a program, based on a framework of six core standards of practice instituted by MENTOR: The National Mentoring Partnership:
STANDARD #1: Recruitment
- Who are the mentors?
- What are the eligibility requirements?
STANDARD #2: Screening
- Does the program require mentor candidate background checks, including searching a national criminal records database, along with sex offender and child abuse registries and, when relevant, driving records?
- Does the program conduct personal interviews with each mentor candidate?
- Does the program check mentor candidate references?
STANDARD #3: Training
- Do mentors receive training prior to being matched with a youth?
STANDARD #4: Matching
- What factors are taken into consideration when matching mentors and mentees?
STANDARD #5: Monitoring and Support
- Does the program contact mentors, mentees, and parents/guardians on a regular basis to monitor the relationship?
STANDARD #6: Closure
- Does the program have a process for managing anticipated and unanticipated match closures?
For further information and more resources, visit www.mentoring.org. View a detailed list of core standards