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 Mission Statement
Breaking the Chain Foundation^s Mentoring Program links youth between the ages of six and seventeen with caring adult mentors for the purpose of gaining necessary supports to navigate through difficult circumstances, make positive life choices, enhance commitments for academic success and build ambition toward achieving their personal goals.
Target Population
Youth between the ages of ten and fifteen who have no more than two juvenile offenses and who reside in Ward 8 of the District of Columbia. Youth must also have at least one primary/secondary caregiver who is incarcerated and is not in imminent danger of hurting him/herself or another person.
Mentoring Location
As a community based program, mentors and mentees will be able to choose from a variety of prescribed activities when planning their meetings, but mentors and mentees may also be required to attend additional on-site workshops and training sessions.
Special Program Components
As a faith-based program, the mentoring program has a religious or spiritual base that mentors can use as part of developing their relationship with the younger person.
Program Goals
- Increase the youths’ feelings of connectedness to his/her school, community and family.
- Increase the youths’ commitment to education and academic performance.
- Reduce the likelihood of alcohol and/or drug use and abuse.
- Reduce the occurrence of delinquent behaviors.
Frequency and Duration of Contact
Mentors and mentees will meet for at least one hour per week for a minimum one year commitment.
Program Activities
Discussion Sessions
Faith-Based Community Cooperatives
Educational Field Trips
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MENTOR ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Undergo an extensive drug screening and criminal background check.
- Undergo a psychological evaluation and an initial assessment.
- Take part in quarterly evaluations.
- Possess and/or utilize an independent means of transportation.
- Make a minimum one year commitment.
- Set aside at least one hour per week to meet with the mentee.
- Attend on-going training sessions.
- Attend Field Trips
- Bi-monthly focus groups
PROGRAM BENEFITS
Contribute to youth development by serving as an encouraging role model.
Make a difference in the life of a child while sharing one’s talents and interests.
If you are interested in becoming a mentor through Breaking the Chain Foundation, please click on the links below, complete the forms, and return them to the BTC office via fax at 202-562-4219, or by mail at 3845 South Capitol Street, SW, Washington, DC 20032 for processing.
Mentor Criteria
- Complete Application
- Interview
- Complete Assessment
- Complete fingerprinting and background investigation
- Drug Screen
- Psychological Evaluation
- Video
- Copy of Car Insurance
- Copy of Divers License (ID)
Mentor Application Form
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MENTEE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Have at least one primary/secondary caregiver who is incarcerated.
- Be between the ages of ten and fifteen.
- Be a resident of Ward 8 of the District of Columbia.
- Have no more than two minor juvenile offenses.
- Make a minimum one year commitment.
- Set aside at least one hour per week to meet with the mentor.
- Take part in an initial assessment and quarterly evaluations.
- Attend on-going discussion forums.
- Participate in scheduled group field trips
- Attend mandatory Life Skills Training
PROGRAM BENEFITS FOR THE MENTEE
- Create lasting memories and friendships.
- Participate in fun activities, group outings and educational field trips.
Mentee Contract
If you know of a child that can benefit from the services Breaking the Chain Foundation provides, please click on the links below (or any of the same links above), complete the forms, and return them to the BTC office via fax at 202-562-4219 or by mail at 3845 South Capitol Street, SW, Washington, DC 20032 for processing.
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