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Take Stock in Children: Mentoring

Organization Description: 

. Take Stock in Children is a comprehensive program that helps low-income children stay in school, earn a high school diploma, graduate from college and enter the workforce. Take Stock in Children offers each child:

- A college tuition scholarship
- A volunteer mentor to provide motivation, support & tutoring
- A student advocate/case manager to support the scholar‚?s educational achievements
- College & career counseling including a wide array of Summer programs for both students & their families

Take Stock in Children goes beyond traditional college scholarship incentives by enlisting the cooperation from staff members, mentors, tutors, school personnel, health & human services agencies as well as other local community partnerships to provide each child with the social, emotional, and academic skills to gain self-efficacy, the ability to contribute to the community and overcome poverty.

Website: 
http://www.takestockinchildren.org
Phone: 
3052377571
Fax: 
3052377689
Location: 
300 NE 2 Avenue
Miami, FL 33132
Map: 
Mission Statement: 

“Take Stock in Children aims to passionately promote personal growth, self-responsibility, and academic success for deserving low-income children by providing a unique set of resources including mentors, scholarships, long-term support, student advocacy, and a guaranteed educational opportunity.”

Do You Require Formal Orientation Training for Volunteers?: 
Yes
Are more than one-third of the participants in your organization/programs low income (below 150% of the poverty level)?: 
Yes
Primary Types of Volunteer Opportunities: 
Local Volunteering
International Volunteers: 
Must Be Resident of Country or Already Have Appropriate Visa
City/Metropolitan Area: 
Miami, FL
State/Province: 
Florida
Region: 
Northern America
Country: 
United States
Service Area: 
Mentoring
Program Types: 
Youth Program
Organization Membership Type: 
Non-Profit (Non-Christian)