Youth Mentoring
Purpose
The goal of Youth Mentoring is to promote positive social, civic engagement, and individual educational and vocational advancement of refugee youth and young adults.
Eligibility
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Immigration Status – All ORR-eligible populations, described in Immigration Status.
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Time in the U.S. – Clients within 5 years or 60 months of their original date of eligibility. Priority of services should be given to those who have been in the U.S. for 1 year or less.
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Residency – Must reside in the state of Kansas
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A person is eligible to enroll in the Youth Mentoring Program if they are between the ages of 15 and 24 at the time of enrollment.
Services
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Mentorship
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Development of Mentor/Mentee Plan
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Case Management
Measurable Outcome
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Refugee youth and young refugee adults will increase their self-efficacy related to achieving their educational and career goals.
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Refugee youth and young refugee adults will have increased motivation to engage in the civic life of their communities.
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Refugee youth and young refugee adults will have an increased sense of belonging.