Mentoring Programs

Compass Counseling

The Compass Counseling Program provides social adjustment and rehabilitation services to Title XX-eligible youth. The program is directed toward Title XX National Goals I and II: assisting participants to achieve economic self-support and preventing them from being institutionalized and marginalized through mentoring. Participants in the program are adolescents and young adults (aged 14-24) who do not have successful public school histories, have left or been removed from the public school system, and have enrolled in an alternative education program. Program participants are either self-selected, based on an individual's perceived need for service, or recruited by program staff.

Program Requirements:

16-24 years old
Enrolled in Innovations High School
Proof of Illinois residency
Proof of Social Security Card

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Males II Men

Males II Men is a full year mentoring program. The program operates from a trauma-informed model; it will provide life skills and conflict resolution training that focus on navigating the culturally relevant issues youth face in the urban environment. Mentors will share, teach and demonstrate the principles of respect, tenacity, integrity, responsibility, honesty, service, community, courage and discipline with the youth. Topics such as health, wellness and fitness are also explored. The program's overall goals are to transform at-risk behavior into positive constructive actions and to help develop resilience.

Program Requirements:

Male
8-10th grade students
Live in the Washington Heights community
Proof of Illinois residency
Proof of Social Security Card

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Re-Enrolled Student Project (RSP)

The Re-Enrolled Student Project (RSP) is a partnership between ASN and its member schools with the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) to expand services for re-enrolled students. Academic and wraparound services are provided to out-of-school teens who have re-enrolled to attain their high school diploma and continue their studies at a college level or placed into a job.

Program Requirements:

16-21 years old
Enrolled in Innovations High School

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Youth Experiencing Success (YES)

The YES Program is a school-based program that offers a variety of services to youth ages 16-21 years old. The program provides comprehensive alternative education services based on the individual needs of each youth. Each youth has the services of a full-time mentor who provides daily services in a holistic approach to support the youth to attend school regularly, build their skills, graduate and transition. The mentor makes daily contact with the student and provides various learning, developmental, and service opportunities to further engage the youth. The student’s mentor also assists in building the young person’s social and academic skills, as well as with job and college placement, or further training.

Program Requirements:

16-21 years old
Enrolled in Innovations High School

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Youth Scholars Skills and Service (YS3)

The YS3 program provides Chicago area youth who are in the care of the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) and are not enrolled in an educational or vocational program and do not have a high school diploma or GED with the opportunity and resources to attain their educational goals and become independent and productive adults. YS3 provides monetary incentives for achievements such as: Honor Roll, STAR score gains, perfect attendance, grades and overall improvement, etc. YS3 is a year round program consisting of 2 parts: 1) an academic program and 2) a life skills component. The academic program offered is structured to meet the individualized and unique needs of each student. The life skills component consists of life skills related outings, cultural outings, ethnic restaurants, college fairs, bringing in guest speakers, conferences, trainings, etc.

YS3 also offers students an opportunity to focus on tutoring, counseling and/or employment or internships depending on the needs and interest of each participant. We refer to this as the (ACE) Accelerating Creative Education program. The goal of the program is to provide a bridge between school and career pathways. Students are compensated monetarily for their participation in the ACE Program.

Program Requirements:

16-21 years old
Active DCFS Case
Enrolled in Innovations High School

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