Adolescent Mentoring Program
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Learn about all of the benefits of joining our network!The Adolescent Mentoring Program (AMP) links adolescents and young adults (ages 14-20) that are involved with the Division of Child Protection and Permanency or Children's System of Care with mentors who will serve as a positive role model and engage the adolescent in positive activities. The goal of this program is to form lifelong friendships between the youth and their mentor through bi-weekly contacts over the course of at least one year.The AMP is a community-based program available to youth and volunteers in Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cumberland, Gloucester & Salem Counties. Referrals are accepted from any provider, given that the youth is actively enrolled in DCP&P or CSOC services.Whether you are interested in referring a youth to our program or are interested in becoming a volunteer mentor, you can reach out to Jennifer Kacewich, Mentor Specialist at [email protected] or 844-###-#### Ext. 1218.EligibilityYouth must be between the ages of 14-20, currently receiving services from the Division of Child Protection and Permanency, and residing in Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cumberland, Gloucester, and/or Salem County. This program is voluntary and youth must show interest in receiving services to be considered eligible.Volunteer must have relevant skills/experience working with children.Volunteer must be a mature, caring, dependable adult at least 18 years old (mentor must be five or more years older than mentee).Volunteer must not be closely related to current program participant.Volunteer must successfully complete a criminal background check and references check.Volunteer must have a valid driver's license, auto insurance, acceptable driving record, means of transportation, and be able to provide in-home services.Areas ServedAtlantic CountyBurlington CountyCamden CountyCumberland CountyGloucester CountySalem CountyLocationAcenda Integrated Health42 S Delsea DrGlassboro, NJ 08028Gloucester County(844) ###-####Last Updated: 05/26/24#J-18808-Ljbffr