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Family Engagement. The Secret Sauce for Successful Youth Mentoring Programs. The Science.
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Family Engagement The Secret Sauce for Successful Youth Mentoring Programs
The Science “After two decades of experience in establishing, maintaining and evaluating mentoring programs, I have found that, for the most part, the role of the family in the mentoring experience has been minimal. It is time to take a look at the potential and benefits of the involvement of families in mentoring activities.” Dr. Susan Weinberger, International mentoring consultant & pioneer in designing first one-to-one school based mentoring program in the U.S.. Mentoring programs that involve parents and caregivers are more likely to have positive outcomes for youth (Rhodes, 2002). Involved parents and caregivers are more apt to have a positive view of their child’s mentoring relationship and to be more supportive of the match. (DuBois, Holloway, Valentine, & Cooper, 2002) Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Systems Theory
The obstacles Challenges in Family Engagement Limited time of parents and of staff Parent’s fear of being judged or criticized, feeling unvalued, unwelcome Communication difficulties, cultural barriers Staff perception of parents Strained relationships between parents and children.
Getting Started Steps Toward Implementing Family Engagement Activities
Getting Started Steps Toward Implementing Family Engagement Activities
Getting Started More Steps Toward Implementing Family Engagement Activities
Getting Started More Steps Toward Implementing Family Engagement Activities