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YOUTH MENTORING | FAMILY SERVICE AGENCY OF DEKALB COUNTY

1325 Sycamore Road, Dekalb, IL 60115

Eligibility

Mentees between ages 5-16 and mentors must be ages 18 and older

Required documents

Upon request

Hours

Mon 8:30 am - 8 pm Tue 8:30 am - 8 pm Wed 8:30 am - 8 pm Thu 8:30 am - 8 pm Fri 8:30 am - 5 pm

Languages

English

Application process

Call for services

Fees

None

Service area

Dekalb County, Illinois

Provides one-on-one mentoring relationships between a child facing adversity and an adult volunteer to promote self-confidence, academic achievement, and strong relationships with peers and adults.

Programs include:

- Community-Based Program: Children ages 5-16 are matched with adult mentors, who spend at least 8 hours a month with them for at least 1 year

- Lunch Buddies Program: Elementary and middle-school children meet with mentors every other week during their school lunch period

Providing organization

FAMILY SERVICE AGENCY OF DEKALB COUNTY

Provides critical support programs for those in need.