Dear Parent / Guardian,

Madison Youth Services program: “Mentoring Matters” once again has proven to be a huge success!  We are pleased to announce that we are accepting applications for all fifth and sixth grade students.

Mentoring Matters will “match” your child with a highly motivated, well-qualified high school student in a mentor/mentee relationship.  Within the bounds of this positive peer relationship and through mutuality of experience, our young people can thrive and expand their horizons.  Mentoring provides participation with support, friendship, positive reinforcement, and constructive example.

Some of the benefits that may be realized through peer mentoring:

• POSITIVE ROLE MODELING
• GUIDANCE
• STRONG GOAL ORIENTATION
• DISCOVERY OF STRENGTHS
• BETTER RELATIONSHIPS WITH FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND TEACHERS
• IMPROVED SCHOOL WORK
• INCREASED SOCIAL SKILLS
• ENHANCED CONFIDENCE AND SELF-ESTEEM
• SHAPING HEALTHY CHOICES

Our group will meet once weekly, (on Thursdays), after school at Brown Middle School.  The program will meet in room 230 from 3:00-4:30.

Madison Youth Services staff will supervise all meetings.

If you feel your child may find our program beneficial and enjoyable, please contact Melissa Balletto at Madison Youth Services – 245-5656.  Space is limited!

Very truly yours,
Melissa Balletto
Youth Development Coordinator

Download Application / Survey Here!