Father S Group

Empowered Mentorship Program (Pilot Program): Program Service Accomplishments The Empowered Mentorship Program focuses on guiding Black and Brown youth aged 8-21 towards responsible adulthood, aiming to prevent crime and delinquency through mentorship, life skills development, and fostering community involvement. Our goal is to create a strong foundation for these young individuals to thrive and lead with purpose in their communities. Program Service Accomplishments: Clients Served: In the past year, the Empowered Mentorship Program has served 2 youth across the designated age range (8-21). This includes both one-on-one mentorship and group sessions. Days of Care Provided: The program provided 1,500 hours of mentorship services, including weekly one-on-one sessions, group mentoring activities, and special workshops over the past year. On average, each mentee received 5 hours of mentorship per month. Number of Sessions/Events Held: Over the course of the year, 75 mentorship sessions were held, and 12 community engagement events (such as career fairs, community service projects, and leadership workshops) were conducted, attended by an estimated 200 youth participants. Publications Issued: The program developed and distributed 200 educational brochures and 25 digital toolkits designed to help youth navigate life skills, manage emotions, and handle adversity. These resources were shared with mentees and their families. Objective: Short-Term Objective: The short-term goal of the Empowered Mentorship Program is to engage youth in positive, enriching activities that help them build life skills, self-confidence, and resilience. This includes focusing on: Life Skills Development: Offering workshops and practical skills training in areas such as financial literacy, communication, conflict resolution, and time management. Mentorship Relationships: Pairing each youth with a mentor who offers consistent guidance and support with life experience, particularly in navigating the challenges of adolescence and young adulthood. Community Building: Encouraging youth to participate in community service and leadership activities that build a sense of responsibility and connection to their neighborhoods. Long-Term Objective: The long-term objective is to empower youth to transition successfully into adulthood by preparing them to make positive life choices, reduce the likelihood of criminal behavior, and become active contributors to society. This will be achieved through: Sustained Mentorship: Long-term guidance and support to ensure that mentees are set up for success as they mature and encounter new challenges. Career and Educational Advancement: Fostering opportunities for mentees to engage in career readiness programs, higher education planning, and job placement assistance. Youth Leadership: Nurturing the next generation of leaders who will not only break cycles of crime and adversity but also inspire positive change in their communities. Estimates and Statistical Information: Estimated Mentee Attendance: The estimated total attendance for mentorship sessions and events for the year is 200 youth-hours, considering the active participation of mentees in both individual and group settings. Event Impact: On average, each community event saw an attendance of 2 youth, with some special events like the leadership workshops drawing larger crowds. Mentor-Mentee Ratio: The program maintains a ratio of 1 mentor per 1-2 youth to ensure individualized attention while encouraging group learning dynamics.

Ujima Youth Program: Program Service Accomplishments The Ujima Youth Program is designed to empower adolescents by blending leadership, academic achievement, cultural awareness, and self-care. Through a supportive and nurturing environment, the program helps youth discover their agency, build a growth mindset, and explore career pathwaysall while fostering personal development and a sense of community. In collaboration with The Fathers Group, the Ujima program offers after-school sessions that emphasize the development of critical life skills, the importance of academic success, and self-care practices. The curriculum inspires confidence, encourages leadership, and promotes a strong sense of identity rooted in cultural awareness. Program Service Accomplishments Clients Served: Youth Participants: In Winter 2024, the Ujima Youth Program anticipates serving 40 adolescents ranging from ages 8 to 18, with a focus on students who benefit from mentorship and skill-building. Parent and Family Engagement: The program also actively engages 50+ family members through occasional family workshops and regular updates on student progress. Days of Care Provided: The program will run for 16 weeks during the full year 2024 semesters, with each session held once a week (Wednesdays), totaling approximately 16 days of care over the course of the term. Weekly Sessions: Each session will last for 2 hours (3:00 PM to 5:00 PM), ensuring that students have ample time to engage in leadership development, academic support, and self-care practices. Number of Sessions/Events Held: Interactive Sessions: The program plans to hold 16 structured sessions during 2024, where students will engage in workshops, hands-on activities, group discussions, and individual coaching. Special Events: Two special events will be held during the semester, such as community engagement activities and career exploration fairs, designed to spark imagination and provide opportunities for real-world learning. Publications Issued: Program Materials: Approximately 200 brochures and flyers will be distributed at local schools and community centers to encourage participation and provide information about the programs curriculum and values. 25 educational packets containing resources on leadership, self-care strategies, and cultural awareness, which will be distributed to participants and their families. Objective: Short-Term Objective (2024): Empowering Adolescents: The short-term goal is to provide a safe, nurturing environment where adolescents can develop critical life skills such as self-confidence, communication, leadership, and academic resilience. By the end of Winter 2024, we aim for 80% of participants to demonstrate improvements in key areas such as: Growth mindset (as measured by pre- and post-session surveys) Academic motivation and achievement (tracked through school reports and assessments) Self-care and emotional regulation (measured through self-reported activities and observations from mentors) Cultural Awareness and Identity: The program will focus on enhancing participants sense of identity through exposure to diverse cultures, histories, and community leaders. We expect 90% of students to report increased pride in their cultural backgrounds and greater awareness of diverse cultural histories. Long-Term Objective: Shaping Future Leaders: Over the next 3-5 years, the program aims to create a lasting impact by guiding participants into responsible young adulthood, where they will have the skills and knowledge to pursue their educational and career goals confidently. Long-term goals include: Leadership Development: Participants will emerge as community leaders, with 40% of alumni taking on leadership roles in school or community organizations within 2 years of program completion. Academic and Career Achievement: To help students achieve measurable academic success, we aim to have 80% of program graduates graduate from high school and pursue higher education or vocational training programs. Fostering Community Change: The program will also focus on developing youth-led community projects that promote social change, with 5-10 youth-driven projects initiated each year. Estimates and Statistical Information: Estimated Student Participation: Based on prior program data, we estimate that 20-40 adolescents will participate in 2024 sessions, with about 75% attending on a regular basis. Engagement Rates: We expect an engagement rate of approximately 85% of enrolled participants attending the majority of sessions, with drop-offs mainly due to external factors (school commitments, family emergencies, etc.). Alumni Impact: From past program cohorts, 70% of program alumni report that the mentorship and leadership opportunities helped them make more informed decisions about their career and educational aspirations.