Washington State Mentors Resources Feed

About Mentoring - Mentoring Basics

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:48:05 -0500

The National Mentoring Partnership (MENTOR) outlines basic principles, types of mentoring, and locations in which mentoring occurs.

Responsible mentoring:
•   Is a structured, one-to-one relationship or partnership that focuses on the needs of mentored participants.
•   Fosters caring and supportive relationships.
•   Encourages individuals to develop to their fullest potential.
•   Helps an individual to develop his or her own vision for the future.

About Mentoring - Mentoring: A Promising Strategy for Youth

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:43:52 -0500

Leading researchers answer basic questions about the effectiveness of mentoring, in clear language. They answer key questions: Do mentoring programs work? Are young people who participate in these programs better off because of this participation?

Download Child Trends Research Brief

About Mentoring - Types of Programs

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:52:55 -0500

Mentoring in Schools. Three key research reports provide a clear and in-depth picture of school-based mentoring. School-based mentoring has risen dramatically in the last decade.

For Programs - Advocacy

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 14:06:17 -0500

Find Your Legislator
This website enables you to find your legislative district, statewide and congressional district maps as well as information about your legislator;contact information, committees, and voting record.

Search Washington Legislature Committees

For Programs - Managing a Mentoring Program

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 14:10:08 -0500

MENTOR/National Mentoring Partnership and other regional centers provide a wealth of information and tools for strengthening operational components of maintaining and sustaining a successful non-profit organization. The resources posted will link you to comprehensive mentoring related manuals, templates, Frequently Asked Questions, and fundraising references and computer search engines.

For Programs - Mentoring Forums

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 13:56:13 -0500

The National Mentoring Center
The National Mentoring Center based at Northwest Regional Education Laboratory launched a new forum-style website in 2009 to promote dialogue and resource sharing regarding practice issues (including evaluation) in youth mentoring. All questions, comments and permission requests should be directed to Administrator Michael Garringer at garringm@nwrel.org or 503.275.9647.