Mentoring Program

Mentoring Program	Dogg of Courage
Organization	Dogg of Courage
Contact Name	Chris M Carter
Address	242 S CIRCLE DR PUEBLO WEST, Colorado 81007 United States Map It
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Phone	(719) 468-0694
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.
Do you have a supervisor/coordinator for your program?	Yes
Program Supervision:	Program Coordinator
Location of Mentoring	Community Based
Mentoring Type	One-to-One (1 adult/ 1 youth) Group (1 adult/ up to 4 youth)
Ages Served	10-13 year olds 14-17 year olds 18+
Hours of Commitment	1-3 hrs/wk
Program Focus	Behavior Modification
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