KITSAP YOUTH MENTORING CONSORTIUM
Established in April 2002
 "Growing Quality Mentoring Relationships for Kitsap Youth"

Research and experience show that youth who are paired
with caring, consistent role models and friends are likely to have:

      ·         Better attendance and attitudes toward school

·         Fewer incidents of hitting others

·         Less alcohol and drug use

·         More positive attitudes toward elders

·         Improved relationships with parents

Mentoring can be described as a positive relationship between an older person and a younger person.  The focus of the relationship is on the younger person developing character and competence with the guidance, support and friendship of the older person. (Kitsap County also has peer mentor programs, in which a youth acts as a friend and role model for another youth.) 

For more information about the Kitsap Youth Mentoring Consortium contact: 

Mary Ellen de la Pena at (360) 337- 4878
medelape@co.kitsap.wa.us
Fax (360) 337-7187  

This project is also supported (in part) by a grant from the State and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act of 1994, Governor's portion, U.S. Department of Education, and with State Violence Reduction and Drug Enforcement (VRDE) dedicated funds provided to the Department of Community Trade and Economic Development to support the Community Mobilization Program.  Points of view or opinion contained do not necessarily represent the official position of the Department of Community Trade and Economic Development, or the U.S. Department of Education.