FAQs
What is Mentoring?
NCMI defines mentoring as a structured, one-to-one relationship or partnership that focuses on the needs of the mentoring participants (mentor, mentee and parent/guardian). The mentoring bond fosters a caring and supportive relationship between the mentor, the mentee, the parent/guardian and the mentoring program staff. The mentoring relationship encourages the mentoring participants to develop their fullest potential and to create a vision for their future. Lastly, the mentoring relationship and bond embraces the family unit by providing wrap-around services that encompass the well-being and nurturing of parental/familial relationships.
Who can I contact at NCMI if I’m interested in implementing a mentoring program?
Mentoring: Contact Us
Who are some of NCMI’s partners?
National Partners
What are the best practices and standards for a mentoring program?
Elements of Effective Practices for Mentoring webinar
National Mentoring Partnership
Elements of Effective Practices for Mentoring Toolkits
Overview of Mentor Standards and Documentation
How can we start a Mentoring Program?
How to Begin
How do I know what kind of mentoring program best suits our agency and community need?
How to Begin a Mentoring Program
Step One - Research and Identify
Step Two - Review the Links
Step Three - Partner for Assistance
Step Four - Prepare and Complete a Desk Review
Where can I find examples of Mentoring Policies and Procedures?
How to Begin a Mentoring Program
Step Five - Policies and Procedures
Where can I find examples of Mentoring Forms and Documentation?
How to Begin a Mentoring Program:
Step Six - Forms and Documentation
Where can I find examples of Organizational Forms and Documentation?
How to Begin a Mentoring Program
Step Six - Organizational Forms
Are there any examples of Partners Policies and Procedures that I can review?
How to Begin a Mentoring Program
Step Five - NCMI/CMC Partners P&P Examples
Are there any mentoring resources available on the Internet?
Mentoring Resources
Are there any national websites and links that NCMI is partnered with?
National Partners
What resources are available to provide national background checks and fingerprinting of mentors?
Mentoring Resources
Are there any Internet resources where I can go to research grant opportunities for mentoring programs?
Grants
Guide to Funding Opportunities
Where can find more information regarding Risk Management processes?
Non-Profit Risk Management: Volunteer; Financial; Employment Practices; Youth Protection
Where can we find more information on Monitoring and Evaluation?
How to Begin: Step 7
