Mentoring Young Sisters (MYS) is a multicultural program targeting middle school girls and providing them with caring mentors in a group setting. The program structure lays the groundwork for increased achievement in all areas throughout their lives. Our program goals are as follows:

• To provide positive examples of womanhood and leadership to 7th grade girls
• To provide participants with caring mentors in a group setting
• To encourage parental attendance in schools by doing drop in visits or attending parent teacher conferences
• To decrease instances of juvenile delinquency, and absenteeism amongst program participants
• To raise the level of academic achievement and personal development of youth in the program
• To develop positive young women with increased ability in the areas of critical thinking, problem solving and public speaking
• To provide a basic understanding of the areas of juvenile crime, domestic violence, teen pregnancy, substance abuse, and truancy

Supported by the Department of Human Services