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Youth Mentorship, Partnership Ideas & Resources from Caring for Kids

Want to find resources, articles, and guides that help you develop effective school-community partnerships? This page has the information you need to expand your knowledge and discover new ideas. Looking for help with your projects? Join one of our lunch & learns to workshop with our team.

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We’ve gathered everything a school partner needs in one place: goal-setting guides, project ideas by category, and the tools our coaches use to help partnerships start strong. Whether you’re planning your first project or looking for a fresh idea for a school you’ve served for years, start here. Bookmark it. We add to it as our network grows, and you’ll want to see the new resources coming out regularly.

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Blog Posts and Articles

Learning, Training and Teamwork for 5th Graders

The annual A.B. May Training Academy welcomed nearly 100 fifth grade students from Eastwood Hills Elementary to attend a day of learning, training, and…

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Earth Day Activities at a Shawnee Mission Elementary

An Earth Day event at John Diemer Elementary, provided by one of its community partners, Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, offered activities for all…

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After-school Progam Provides Tutoring and Career Studies

The community partners at Frances Willard have collaborated to provide an after-school program called Life Learning Center that targets 4th and 5th graders from…

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Craft Groups a Big Hit for Students

The “craft ladies” from Graceway host craft projects on Fridays during recess at Pitcher Elementary in Kansas City, Missouri. Five volunteers assist approximately 26…

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Innovative Way To Engage Volunteers at School

Often partnerships have people who wish to engage with students during the workday, but they can’t get away from work during school hours. Thinking…

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Reading Skills, Student Confidence Boosted through Barton Reading Program

Younger students at Roesland Elementary needing additional support in reading skills are benefiting greatly through the Barton Reading and Spelling Program, which began in…

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Father Figures Demonstrate Value of Learning

Since its Watch D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students) kickoff in September 2016, 29 father figures have stepped up to volunteer at Norfleet Elementary in…

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Simple Forms of Encouragement Make Big Impact

Sometimes encouragement to a child is as simple as a greeting before the school day to show you care and are thinking about him…

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Creative Ways to Show Appreciation to Students and Staff

Many of Caring for Kids community partners show their appreciation to staff and provide classroom incentives to reward positive student behavior and attendance. Check…

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