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The Waterford School District, through our Safe Schools/Healthy
Students (SS/HS) Initiative has received grants from the Office
of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention to start two
mentoring programs within Waterford. These programs will build
upon the existing relationships that have been developed through
SS/HS. Through one-to-one mentoring relationships youth in the
program will demonstrate a reduction in alcohol and marijuana
use, a reduction in recidivism rates, a decrease in truancy
rates, and an increase in pro-social behaviors.
Volunteers and students are matched based on preferences,
personal interests, and overall compatibility. Parents, mentees,
and mentors will communicate with mentoring program staff at
least monthly.
Community Based Mentoring Program
The student and mentor will meet at least 2 hours/week for a
minimum of one year. Activities will take place within the
community and will be decided upon by the match. Community
partners and the Waterford School District will sponsor at least
one activity/month for the matches to attend.
Site Based Mentoring Program
The student and mentor will meet at Kingsley Montgomery School
(KMS) at least 1 hour/week for a minimum of twelve months.
Structured activities will take place throughout the
summer months when school is not in session.
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