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Frequently Asked Questions |
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1.? ? ? When does the program start? Youth can join the program at any time.
2.? ? What makes the Youth Directions mentoring programs unique? There are three main aspects of the Youth Directions program that makes it unique.
A.? ? ? We focus on quality more than quantity. This means that each at-risk youth that we take on we remain with until they reach success in the object of their creative passions. B.? ? ? The three-step passion seeking program was created especially for this program and is not used elsewhere. C.? ? ? Youth Directions mentors are a part of our staff so that youth know that their mentors and the program are committed to them and are here exclusively for them as their priority.
3.? ? ? How long do they meet for?
Each meeting lasts three hours.
4.? ? ? Where do the students meet?
They often meet at our office and meeting space in Aurora, Colorado other times they meet at their schools, it depends on the program. 5.? ? ? Are you providing transportation?
In some cases transportation provided by Youth Directions.
6.? ? ? Is this program modeled after other similar programs done elsewhere?
The program is based on the same type of passion seeking transition seminars Levi Brackman runs for adults.
7.? ? ? I know a young person who would benefit from the Youth Directions program. How can he enroll in the program?
At this point we only accept students who have been referred to us by our partner agencies. We will occasionally make exceptions to this rule if the student is very motivated to join Youth Directions and has a number of recommendations from teachers and youth workers.
8.? ? ? I love your program. How can I get involved, donate money or volunteer.
We are always looking for more help and volunteers. You can help by offering to transport our students to the program location, or you can become a coach to the students. Alternatively, you can donate you car, money, stocks, bonds to Youth Directions. Please contact us to if you are interested in being involved in any way. 9.? ? How much do mentees need to pay to join the program?
There is no cost to either the youth or to the referring agency. Youth Directions is fully funded and as long as the young person qualifies they pay no money for the program. | ? | |
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