Programs
I Am Academy
I Am Academy Mentoring Program is designed to help cultivate the skills that our young people need to develop as successful adults with a strong sense of their own identity. The innovative, group-style mentoring program empowers through direct instruction, experiential learning, as well as trust and team building activities designed to improve confidence and respect for others.
Success for I Am Academy participants is defined and determined by 80% of participants showing positive behavior changes in two or more of the four pillars of building character, confidence, education opportunities, and self-esteem and awareness.
I AM Academy results as of May 2023- (2 sites surveyed)
- 18 of 19 (95%) named two things they learned that represented at least three of the four pillars.
- 17 of 19 (89%) named something that they are doing differently as a result of what they learned such as respecting others and engaging in community service.
- 16 of 19 (84%) stated that they respect themselves more and are better aware of their surroundings as a result of what they learned.
- 10 of 19 (53%) reported that they felt the program was inclusive, felt like a family, topics were relevant and the staff makes Truly Valued different from other mentoring programs.
- 7 of 19 (37%) reported that this was their first experience in any mentoring program.
- 88% of returning youth have not received referrals in the 2022 school year compared to 2021 school year.
Nurturing Families
The Nurturing Families Program® is a family-centered program designed for the prevention and treatment of child abuse and neglect. Both parents with children birth to 18 years participate group-based. Lessons are competency-based ensuring parental learning and mastery of skills.
March 2023 Cohort-
Success for Nurturing Families participants is defined by 70 % of participants showing improvement according to the Adult Adolescent Parenting Inventory (AAPI) as indicated through pre and posttests.
• 3 out of 4 (75%) participants achieved this target.
70% of participants will show positive behavior changes in two or more of the three pillars of confidence, opportunities, and relationships which are defined below:
Confidence - Standing up for oneself and communicating needs and wants, using positive coping skills, reduced impulsive behaviors.
Opportunities - Seeking further education and/or job training by enrolling in a program or college. Applying for and obtaining employment.
Relationships - Healthier interactions and communications with family and others. Demonstrating appropriate social skills.
• 3 out of 4 (75%) participants achieved this target.
E3 -Educate, Enlighten and Empower
This series allows attendees to meet and talk with successful professionals from the community who share their own backgrounds and information about their careers. This program is offered to a wider range of youth throughout the year, allowing us to expand our service as well as to identify new youth to enroll in our weekly program.
E3 Speaker Series April 1, 2023 - Entrepreneurship – Key Fitch
• 32 RSVP, 22 in attendance, 16 completed the reflections.
• 16 out 22 73% of attendees participated in responding to the reflection question.
• 15 out 16 94% of reflection participants expressed that they would do something differently because of what they learned.
• 16 out 16 100% of reflection participants expressed that the presentation positively impacted their outlook on entrepreneurship.