1 / 23

Outreach and Identification: A Webinar for Mentoring Programs

Join Tya McGrue, MSW, and Venessa Mendenhall from Dare Mighty Things for a webinar on effective outreach and identification strategies for mentoring programs serving children and families impacted by incarceration.

jamerson
Download Presentation

Outreach and Identification: A Webinar for Mentoring Programs

An Image/Link below is provided (as is) to download presentation Download Policy: Content on the Website is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use and may not be sold / licensed / shared on other websites without getting consent from its author. Content is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use only. Download presentation by click this link. While downloading, if for some reason you are not able to download a presentation, the publisher may have deleted the file from their server. During download, if you can't get a presentation, the file might be deleted by the publisher.

E N D

Presentation Transcript


  1. Outreach and Identification: A Webinar for Mentoring Programs Tya McGrue, MSW and Venessa Mendenhall Dare Mighty Things The webinar will begin shortly. To access the audio portion of the call, dial 888-808-8526 and enter passcode 591040.

  2. Who makes up the Caregiver’s Choice team? MENTOR/National Mentoring PartnershipCaregiver’s Choice Administrator Dare Mighty ThingsCaregiver’s Choice Subcontractor To access the audio portion of the call, dial 888-808-8526 and enter passcode 591040.

  3. Outreach and Identification Objectives: • You will be able to ensure that your outreach efforts and marketing tools are tailored to the goal of identifying children and families of the incarcerated. • You will be able to identify community assets you can leverage to reach families impacted by incarceration. We will have Q & A at the end of this webinar. Submit questions by typing into the Q & A box To access the audio portion of the call, dial 888-808-8526 and enter passcode 591040.

  4. POLL QUESTION: Is your organization actively recruiting children impacted by incarceration? * Please participate in the poll by answering the above question.

  5. “What’s in it for me?” What is your message? • Do you address the concerns of the caregiver? • Mentoring requires very little work on behalf of the parent/caregiver • Mentoring gives the caregiver a well-deserved break! • Caregivers can receive other services from your program To access the audio portion of the call, dial 888-808-8526 and enter passcode 591040.

  6. What is your message? Respect and Dignity vs. Shame and Doubt Focus on the value, rather than the need. “Mentoring offers an opportunity for a child to participate in fun activities with another caring adult.“ rather than “Children of incarcerated parents are desperate for positive role models.“ We will have Q & A at the end of this webinar. Submit questions by typing into the Q & A box.

  7. What is your message? Culturally Competent and Sensitive • Value diversity • All family systems have unique strengths and challenges • Families have a culture that guides their behavior • Images used in marketing should depict a diverse array of people • Be aware of “what is in your community” We will have Q & A at the end of this webinar. Submit questions by typing into the Q & A box.

  8. What is your message? Be realistic! • What is the role of the mentor? • “A mentor is a coach, a friend, and an additional caring adult.” • Rather than: “A mentor is a father figure.” • Benefits of mentoring: • “Mentoring has been shown to increase self-confidence, school attendance, etc.” • Rather than: “Mentoring can save a child from following in the footsteps of his incarcerated parent.” We will have Q & A at the end of this webinar. Submit questions by typing into the Q & A box

  9. What is your message? Are you accessible? For example: Celebrations Mentoring Program is open on Tuesdays-Thursdays 9am-3pm and Fridays 9am-1pm. Please call us at the above hours so that we may better serve your children in our mentoring program. For faster service, please email us at celebrate@info.net. Do you offer any additional resources? Need to Get Away? Heartland Mentoring Program provides a monthly Parents Night Out from 5-11pm for all program participants. We provide dinner, games, and a movie. This program is free to all. To sign up call 555-123-5555.

  10. POLL QUESTION: Is your mentoring program serving only children of incarcerated parents or all children? * Please participate in the poll by answering the above question.

  11. Change Your Intake Form Rather than saying: • Does your child have a parent in state or federal prison? Explain why you ask about incarceration: • We participate in a special program that provides funding to match mentors with children of incarcerated parents. Does your child currently have a parent in state or federal prison?

  12. Honesty Policy If your program only services children with incarcerated parents, consider implementing an honesty policy. • Caregivers don’t always tell children the truth. • Children may discover the truth by participating in your program.

  13. Your Value Proposition What could you offer a potential partner? • Youth/family referrals • Mobilize your mentors and mentees for volunteer activities • Presentations/trainings on positive youth development, mentoring, incarceration • Partnership on future funding opportunities We will have Q & A at the end of this webinar. Submit questions by typing into the Q & A box.

  14. What can you ask of your partners? • Include your brochure in things they give away to caregivers • Change their intake form to ask if clients would like to hear about your program • Invite you to participate in or present at events or meetings • Allow you to put up a poster or display area for your brochures We will have Q & A at the end of this webinar. Submit questions by typing into the Q & A box.

  15. Identifying Your Community Assets

  16. What is in your community? We are going to identify community programs and services that families seek. TAKE OUT A PIECE OF PAPER - write down any ideas you hear, and any additional ones.

  17. Organizations That Serve Families Impacted by Incarceration National Organizations • Prison Ministries (Kairos Outside, Prison Fellowship, Forgiven Ministries) • Prisons • Lutheran Social Services/Catholic Charities (bus trips) • Family Corrections Network • Prison Talk • CURE • National Incarcerated Parents and Family Network • Operation Starting Line • TBN Second Chance Network • Community Based Organizations (4H, Girl Scouts, Boys Scouts)

  18. Services that families seek… Local programs • Churches • Local child welfare agencies • Kinship care groups • Food pantries • Health clinics • Hospitals • Local HUD offices, properties • Transportation services • Child care providers • Schools • Laundromats • Barbershops, beauty salons • Banks, check cashing stores • Carwashes • Nail salons • Retail shops • Libraries • Grocery stores, supermarkets • Restaurants • Community centers • Sport leagues • ***Local Residents

  19. College Access Programs Zip Code Search Target Populations

  20. There is always a portal of entry! Gatekeepers are people in a position of power or influence that could help your organization gain access to a space or group of people (example: pastor). Bridge builders are natural networkers. They can introduce you to those community assets or gatekeepers (example: church members).

  21. Wrap-up • Remember the following: • Keep in mind the “What’s in it for me?” mindset for the child and caregiver as you conduct marketing, outreach, or identify families for your programs; • Identify and use your existing community resources; and • Initiate your outreach activities and track progress.

  22. Any Questions?Please type them in the Question & Answer Box

  23. Tya McGrue, MSWtmm@daremightythings.com Venessa Mendenhallvhm@daremightythings.com877-333-2464

More Related