National Mentoring Month

Reminder: January is National Mentoring Month
This the fourth year for America to Celebrate and honor mentors. For more information visit www.mentoring.org.

Children of Promise - Mentors of Hope

Children of Promise - Mentors of Hope is a statewide initiative to mobilize the state of Oklahoma in reaching the hidden and silent children and youth... those living with the devastation and trauma of having a parent who is incarcerated.

The University OUTREACH, College of Continuing Education of the University of Oklahoma has received funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Partnered with Big Brothers Big Sisters throughout Oklahoma, and working through faith-based associations, educational institutions, civic organizations, prison ministries and others, we will match mentors with these children and youth.

Research indicates that regular mentoring increases the likelihood of regular school attendance, decreases self-destructive or violent behavior and improves social relationships. The goal of Children of Promise - Mentors of Hope program will be to match up to 500 Oklahoma children of prisoners with a positive adult who will encourage positive behaviors in the child.