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Program Best Practices
Building Relationships
Becoming a Better Mentor
This resource, organized by chapters, provides real-world advice and tangible strategies to help caring adults “be there” for the young people in their lives.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion — Program Best Practices
May 2024 LENS Meeting Recap: SOGIE
Mx. Coley Alston, MPH and Program Director at Hugh Lane Wellness Foundation, shares more about SOGIE (sexual orientation, gender identity and expression) and how programs and caring adults can better support young people through the use of inclusive language.
Program Best Practices
April 2024 LENS Meeting Recap: Financial Aid Literacy
Amy Sawdey, PHEAA's Higher Education Access Partner, is sharing more about recent FAFSA changes and how to guide young people through the application process.
Program Best Practices
January 2024 LENS Meeting Recap: Mentor Recruitment Best Practices
TMP's January 2024 LENS Meeting was all about mentor recruitment best practices. Check out the recap for key highlights!
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion — Program Best Practices
Guide to Mentoring Boys and Young Men of Color
Helps mentoring programs leverage the power of group mentoring to benefit all participants.
Youth Sports
Everyday Mentoring Weekly Text Tips for Coaches
These Everyday Mentoring weekly text tips will help youth sports coaches better support their athletes on and off the field.