Mentoring Program

CHANGE A LIFE, BECOME A MENTOR

•  Must be 21 years of age
• Commit to weekly visits
• Complete the application process
  • Fill out an application
  • Background screening process
  • Fingerprinting appointment
  • Attend training and orientation

Mentor Program Flyer

Mentoring In Detention
Adult volunteer mentors from the community are recruited, screened and trained to provide visitation to juveniles in the Fort Bend County Juvenile Probation Department Detention Center. The juveniles connected with a mentor are usually those that need additional support, do not have anyone coming to visit them, are going to be there longer than average, or just need special visits. This program is designed for mentors to provide support, listen and encourage the juvenile while in the detention center.

One-To-One Mentoring
Adult volunteer mentors from the community are recruited, screened and trained and carefully matched with youth currently involved with the juvenile probation department. These juveniles are between the ages of 10 and 17 who are currently living at home. Twice a month, the mentor will offer one-to-one support and encouragement by participating in activities such as talking at the park, playing sports, going to the movies, having dinner and going to the library. This program provides the juvenile an opportunity to spend quality time with a positive adult role model. The goal of the program is to increase the juvenile's self-worth by developing healthy, thriving behaviors and to deter any further involvement with the juvenile justice system.

Juvenile Probation Mentor in School
A Fort Bend County Juvenile Probation Department mentor visits a juvenile at school on a weekly basis. The juvenile is either referred by a probation officer or court ordered into the mentoring program. If a community mentor is not available, then the juvenile can be seen by the staff mentor during school hours. Personal attention is given by a positive adult figure to listen, encourage, problem solve and redirect to avoid further interaction with the juvenile justice system.