In addition to it’s cornerstone Youth Mentoring Program which is open to anyone interested in mentoring public school students, the Broward County Public School District also supports a variety of community-based mentoring programs. Each supported program falls under the umbrella of the Broward County Public Schoos Youth Mentoring Program, however these programs recruit and train mentors to support students and schools that have been specifically identified to receive the individual program’s services. In addition, while mentors participating in supported mentor programs must comply with the Broward County Public School application and security clearance process, the supported mentoring organizations work directly with the mentor, reviews program applications and makes decisions regarding acceptance in the program, school assignments and student matches.The services provided by the supported mentoring programs extend the capacity of Broward County Schools to meet the needs of the many students who can benefit from being paired with a mentor. Whether it is matching college students with youngsters who are struggling with math and reading, providing young girls with access to successful, interesting women or matching mentees with a caring adult to fill a void in the child’s life, these programs are important assets. In several cases, students who participate in the featured mentoring programs may qualify for scholarships to pursue post-secondary education opportunities.
Anyone interested in becoming a mentor in a Broward County Public School supported mentoring program is encouraged to review the information provided in this section which outlines each program’s focus areas and contact the mentoring program representative listed. Where possible, links to the Supported Mentoring Program’s websites are also provided.