Mentoring

CISCC extends our services to students that may not be reached through our three traditional school sites Virginia Cross Elementary, Siler City Elementary, and Chatham Middle School. General Youth Services focuses on Pittsboro Elementary, Horton Middle School, and other schools in North Chatham County.

CIS CC's Mentoring Program helps children and youth from all over Chatham County who are referred to the mentoring program for many different reasons. Juvenile court counselors, school staff, mental health professionals, and parents all may refer children who could benefit from the time and attention of a caring adult mentor. Mentors help mentees build socio-emotional skills and confidence for success in school and life.

This is achieved with friendship, social support, and enrichment activities provided by a positive and consistent adult role model. Mentors can also help young people by assuring them that they are not alone, modeling positive responses to daily challenges, and building their personal sense of self-worth. We match referred children one-on-one with a qualified adult volunteer who meets with the mentee an average of four hours per month for a year. Mentors are trained, screened, and supervised by our experienced Mentoring Program Manager. Youth receive ongoing, individualized case management. Parents/guardians are regularly engaged and family support for basic needs is offered via referral to other providers.