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Today, in America, there are
more than 14 million youth under the age of 18 who are
defined as "at risk" (of not reaching a productive
adulthood). They face a relentless assault of negative
influences which often result in drug and alcohol abuse,
teen pregnancy, poor academic performance, violence, even
death.
Connecting Futures is
determined to combat these stats for Union County Youth by
presenting programs that will provide support, counsel,
friendship, reinforcement and constructive guidance.
Connecting Futures is
determined to provide mentoring programs that meet the needs
of today's youth. EAch mentee's needs are accessed and are
then met through internal or external programs.
The following programs are
provided at Connecting Futures:
Mentoring Support
Each mentee is evaluated and
then matched with a compatible mentor that's a good
listener, a person who cares about the well-being of the
mentee and who wants to help bring out the mentee's inner
strengths. These goals are met by partnering with the
mentee's parents or legal guardian, providing positive peer
involvement and goal-oriented recreational activities.
 Independent
Living
Weekly classes that teach
self-sufficiency in adulthood. These classes encompass basic
interviewing training,
budgeting and the building of social skills.
Dress for Success
Provides professional attire,
support and career development tools to assist the mentee
with obtaining and thriving in the work force.
King's Daughters
Targets female mentee,
building self-worth, social skills and awareness,
perspective of higher education, development of long and
short term goals, while interacting with positive and
successful women within the community.
More programs are being
developed to further the growth of Connecting Futures
while addressing the needs of Union County Youths.
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