The StrengthBuilding Partners Mentoring Program is currently in operation at Johnson Primary, Lawrence Intermediate and Hohokam Middle School. Key to the program is a partnership with the Pascua Yaqui Tribe whereby tribal employees are allowed to use paid time to volunteer in the schools.
The goal of the program is to assist students in bonding with pro-social adults, developing healthy beliefs and standards and increasing their commitment to learning. The emphasis is on a supportive, caring experience, and the development of a trusting relationship over time. The child is given undivided attention, and the focus is on his/her thoughts, feelings and dreams.
The program, which began in 2002, has been re-funded twice by a grant from the Governor's Division of Drug Policy through a grant provided by the U.S. Department of Education, Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities Title IV Program through the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001.
If you are interested in becoming a mentor, click here to download an APPLICATION (.PDF, 149kb), or call Marie Stickford at 404-6275.