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Metro Denver Partners provides services to at-risk youth, ages 8-17, primarily through matching them with adult volunteers in mentoring relationships.
Youth reside in Adams, Denver and Douglas Counties, and are deemed at-risk by the youth service agencies that refer them to our organization. We also serve Denver youth in GRASP (Gang Rescue and Support Project), primarily through weekly support groups, information sessions and community presentations that educate about gang intervention and prevention.
Our Partnerships (mentor and mentee matches) spend an average of 3 hours per week together for at least a year. Mentoring at Metro Denver Partners is community-based and one-on-one.
To date Metro Denver Partners has served over 16,000 youth. Services provided to these youth and volunteers include: ongoing case management; educational/recreational activities; training for youth, parents and volunteers; gang intervention/prevention services; and community service projects.
Kids change significantly after one year in a Partnership:
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Less self-reported delinquency
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Increased bonding with an adult other than a family member
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Increased self-esteem and self efficacy
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Increased commitment to not use alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs
- Statistics
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Partners inspires community involvement, empowers youth to realize their potential, and creates hope for their future.
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- Profile of Youth
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Boys and girls between the ages of 8-17 are accepted into the program upon referral by their school counselors, social services, juvenile court or other human service agencies. Most of these youth are experiencing difficulties in school, at home, or with their peers.
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- GRASP Program
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GRASP (Gang Rescue and Support Project) is a peer-run intervention program that works with youth who are at-risk of gang involvement or are presently active in gangs.
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- Annual Report
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Learn more about Partners impact by browsing through our annual reports.
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