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101 West Washington Street, Clinton, IL 61727
Matches youth ages 5-12 with caring, positive, committed, adult role models. The youth (Little) and mentor (Big) meet in the community 2-4 times per month for a minimum of 4 hours and spend time exploring activities they already enjoy and trying some new ones.
318 North Church Street, 3rd Floor, Rockford, IL 61101
- Prevention Education: Mentees participate in school based prevention education groups on a weekly basis. Topics covered include self-awareness, social bondage, etiquette, college and career education, and personal development.
- College/Career Preparation: Mentees receive individual mentorship to assist with developing and implementing college/career plans, college applications, completing the FASFA, scholarship forms, transportation to college/career interviews, and annual college tours.
- KFACT University: Continuing support to program participants through university.
- Labor of Love: Opportunities for mentees to give back to the community through volunteerism.
14100 Crawford Street, Boys Town, NE 68010
Long term residential placement for youth 10-18 years of age. Outpatient substance abuse treatment and therapy services available for youth placed in the long-term residential program.
Behavioral health services for youth 5-18 years of age depending on the program or service.
Volunteer mentoring program for 3rd through 12th grade in math or reading skills.
Family preservation services in Iowa and Nebraska.
Educational programs for professionals working with youth.
1325 Sycamore Road, Dekalb, IL 60115
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
3109 Old Highway 218 South, Iowa City, IA 52246
Provides help to children to reach their potential through professionally supported, one-to-one relationships with mentors that have a measurable impact on youth.
121 South 13th Street, Suite 300, Lincoln, NE 68508
School-based mentoring program pairs adult volunteers one-to-one with students.
5425 North 103rd Street, Suite 2, Omaha, NE 68134
Mentoring program for African American young adults ages 19-30. These young people are matched to a "seasoned" adult to assist them with life's transitions. Mentors make a one-year commitment to help young people achieve their goals, problem solve and provide a listening ear.
715 West Anna Street, Grand Island, NE 68801
The School Based program matches sophomores, juniors, and seniors with elementary school students. These matches meet together at elementary schools for 45-60 minutes per week on-on-one. Matches do activities together, play games, work on homework, complete crafts, play outside and more. Mentors must have their own transportation and meet the mentee at the same time on the same day each week.
Operates out of the following schools
:Grand Island Public Schools
Grand Island Central Catholic
Wood River Rural Schools
Central City Public School
Grand Island Senior High
Po Box 694, Columbus, NE 68602
Mentoring program includes skills mastery, character building, and fun, plus individualized attention from trained adults who serve as role models.
8 Executive Drive, Suite 100, Fairview Heights, IL 62208
Program that provides resources, counseling, and mentoring to youth and young adults who are at-risk or survivors of human trafficking and sexual exploitation. The program focuses on teaching coping mechanisms and life-skills needed for a healthy recovery.
1015 Ekstam Drive, Bloomington, IL 61704
Matches youth ages 5-12 with caring, positive, committed, adult role models. The youth (Little) and mentor (Big) meet in the community 2-4 times per month for a minimum of 4 hours and spend time exploring activities they already enjoy and trying some new ones.
Nfvcc Youth Center, 23689 Canoe Road, Elgin, IA 52141
Provides mentoring services to youth. Program matches students in the North Fayette Valley Community School District with an adult mentor. The focus is to provide youth with positive adult role models and reduce drug and alcohol use among youth through the development of a relationship with a caring adult. Adult mentors are asked to spend four to six hours per month with their youth mentee pursuing activities that they choose together. In addition, the program typically offers a group social/recreational activity for all participants every other month.
Mentors are over 18 years old and have completed a series of background checks. In addition, all mentors receive an initial two-hour training before being matched with a youth and are provided with subsequent trainings throughout the year on a variety of topics.
210 North Hammes Avenue, Joliet, IL 60432
Provides programs and training for youth, including:
- Life skills training
- Peer mentorship
- Career readiness
- Tutoring and after school programs
- Dance and step programs
- Sports camp
6901 Dodge Street, Omaha, NE 68132
Mentoring, tutoring and after school STEM program, community navigation for the metro area's refugee and immigrant youth.
Provides substance abuse/drug prevention education to schools, community groups and businesses. The programs include presentations on alcohol, tobacco and other drugs, peer helper training, conflict management training, and consultation on substance abuse issues. Programs are centered around healthy lifestyles and healthy choices. Mentoring program is also available.
1700 South Main Street, Fairfield, IA 52556
Provides free and confidential services to pregnant women, their families, and individuals with young children. Services include pregnancy testing, pregnancy counseling, limited ultrasound, ongoing pregnancy support, referrals for community support services, support after an abortion, the Earn While You Learn Program, fatherhood mentoring, and a maternity home.
Also, provides childbirth education classes to prepare prospective mothers, birth partners, and family members for the labor and birth process, covering topics such as anatomy, breathing and relaxation techniques, delivery options, and postpartum care.
Additionally, resources and guidance are available to support economic self-sufficiency, including vocational evaluation, training in marketable skills, and referrals for employment opportunities tailored to those facing emotional challenges, substance abuse issues, or disabilities.
4435 O Street, Suite 211, Lincoln, NE 68510
Offers support to women dealing with life-dominating challenges. Assistance also extends to women in prisons, substance abuse recovery centers, and homeless shelters, with the goal of helping them to prepare for successful societal reentry.
Program provides workshops by women who have overcome challenges and are graduates of the program, group and one-on-one mentoring, and an annual retreat.
300 South 15th Street, Springfield, IL 62703
- Provides youth development programs and leadership skills opportunities to children in the area.
- Offers mentoring and assistance for youth who face challenges such as poverty, difficulties in school, and more.
- Provides free school supplies in the fall to children registered at the Boys and Girls Club.
136 West Main Street, Urbana, IL 61801
Provides the opportunity for the mentor (Big) to visit their Little in the child's school, after school program, or at another youth-serving agency. This allows for the mentor to meet in a more structured environment than out in the community, usually for about an hour per week.
3421 Avenue L, Fort Madison, IA 52627
Provides free and confidential services to pregnant women, their families, and individuals with young children. Services include pregnancy testing, pregnancy counseling, limited ultrasound, ongoing pregnancy support, referrals for community support services, support after an abortion, the Earn While You Learn Program, fatherhood mentoring, and a maternity home.
Also, provides childbirth education classes to prepare prospective mothers, birth partners, and family members for the labor and birth process, covering topics such as anatomy, breathing and relaxation techniques, delivery options, and postpartum care.
Additionally, resources and guidance are available to support economic self-sufficiency, including vocational evaluation, training in marketable skills, and referrals for employment opportunities tailored to those facing emotional challenges, substance abuse issues, or disabilities.
412 Locust Street, Sterling, IL 61081
Peer to Peer Mentoring program matches people with disabilities together to share experiences and develop a friendship while navigating through challenges one might face.
630 North Route 31, Crystal Lake, IL 60012
Volunteers (Bigs) are matched with children, teen, and young adult mentees ("Littles") in communities across McHenry County based on their interests, skill sets, experience and any other pertinent information. The matches are then provided with support and guidance from professional match support staff.
The matches spend anywhere from 4 to 8 hours per month together, and a 12 month commitment is required.
70 Ken Hayes Drive, Bourbonnais, IL 60914
Support group and mentoring program for young moms. Provides intensive one-on-one mentoring to help moms become self-supporting.
1685 North Farnsworth Avenue, Door 1, Aurora, IL 60505
Works to improve the community's social and economic conditions. Programs are offered in three core service areas of ducation, workforce development and money management.
100 North Franklin Street, Danville, IL 61832
Matches youth ages 5-12 with caring, positive, committed, adult role models. The youth (Little) and mentor (Big) meet in the community 2-4 times per month for a minimum of 4 hours and spend time exploring activities they already enjoy and trying some new ones.