Data Sources: This study gathered data from semi-structured key informant interviews with representatives from mentoring programs and focus groups with representatives from funders, business leaders, and youth practitioners.
Findings: The study found the following ongoing needs, challenges, and opportunities in Montgomery County mentoring programs:
1.Develop comprehensive mentoring program manuals or guides.
2.Create, implement, and monitor resource development plans.
3.Increase the amount of pre-match and post-match training provided to mentors.
4.Provide consistent pre-match training to mentees and parents or guardians.
5.Increase program capacity to collect, analyze, and use data for program improvement and to monitor the quality of the mentoring relationship.
State of Mentoring in MoCo Report
Outcomes: During FY16, EBB offered a total of 257 hours of programming, with 124 different class options. At least 87% of participants were satisfied or very satisfied with their program in terms of feeling a sense of belonging, having fun, and being safe, and reported feeling confident that staff were supportive, trustworthy, and provided choice in their classes.
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Johnson, Elaine
Community of Practice Director
Extension 204
elaine.johnson@collaborationcouncil.org
Sobolov, Lynn
Deputy Director
Extension 213
lynn.sobolov@collaborationcouncil.org
Wheeler, Jr., Elijah
Bailey, Leteria
Data and Training Assistant
Extension 222
leteria.bailey@collaborationcouncil.org
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