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Welcome to the inaugural year of our attakid! Program!

Mission

A Christ-centered mentoring program of the Ozarks, nurturing the whole child - body, mind, and soul.

Vision

Thousands of children of the Ozarks are growing into solid Christian adults who positively contribute to their communities, churches, and families.

Program Overview

At AttaKid!, we are dedicated to empowering and supporting children from diverse backgrounds to reach their peak, God-given potential through our mentorship program. Our mentees come from a variety of backgrounds and may face unique challenges, but they all share a common desire for guidance, support, and positive role models in their lives.

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What We Look For:

Need & Benefit

Determining which kids NEED and will BENEFIT most from having a mentor is an important question we consider. While it is true that almost all children and youth would benefit by having a mentor, some kids need and benefit more than others. We determine the NEED through several processes; one of which is examining the various personal and environmental factors, along with resources, that are currently present in the youth’s life.

The NEED

Risk Factors & Resources We Consider

What do our mentees need?

Determining The BENEFIT

How do we know which kids would benefit most by having a mentor? Research has shown that some kids benefit more than others by having a mentor. Before making the match, our program takes a closer look at where the youth is at on the spectrum of risk from low to high, in order to better determine if they are a good fit for our program.

  • LOW RISK: Lower risk youth may already have natural mentors through connections at school, church, sports, or other activities. They benefit by having a mentor who helps them achieve goals, learn new skills, explore career opportunities and grow spiritually.

  • MODERATE RISK: Youth who are vulnerable but have not succumbed to relatively severe behavioral or psychological problems often derive the greatest benefits from having a mentor.

  • HIGH RISK: Juvenile offenders, teen parents, and youth with serious mental health issues need “wraparound” services that work in cooperation with a mentoring program. These may include substance abuse treatment, anger management, alternative school options, professional counseling services, as well as other resources that apply to their needs.

**At this time, AttaKid! specifically only works with youth who are low-to-moderate risk.**

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JOIN ATTAKID!

Become a Mentor

A mentor with AttaKid! is a caring, responsible, Christian adult volunteer who serves as a trusted friend, support, and guide to a vulnerable youth in their community for at least one year. A mentor builds a relationship based on trust and acceptance with their protégé, which provides a foundation for positive mental, spiritual, emotional, and physical growth.

Interested in Applying?

Below is an overview of our application process. You can click on the live links to view the relevant forms.

  • Submit Your Application

  • Send this reference link to the following individuals:

  • Screening & Interview Process

  • Pass our background check process.

  • Agree to comply with the code of conduct, confidentiality statement, & statements of faith.

  • Attend a new mentor training/orientation session.

  • Become matched with a protégé.

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Youth and

Family Mentoring

We are excited that you and your child are interested in mentoring!

There are three steps to becoming a mentee in our program:

  1. Parent and child must fill out and sign the Youth/Family Mentorship application and the Youth Interest Survey.

  2. Establish a meeting with the Ozarks Summit team so we can learn how to best match your child with a mentor.

  3. Complete and sign the acknowledgement agreement in the application, which gives us permission to involve your child in our program, and if necessary, coordinate our work with schools and agencies you may think will be helpful in order to best serve your child.

Participating Schools

  • West Plains Zizzers

  • Fairview Flyers

  • His Place Christian Academy

FAQs

What style of mentoring do we provide?

AttaKid! mentoring program is a group approach to where kids will go through it together in a small group. We find it’s much easier to build relationships and community with one another if you’re not going at it alone.

What age of kids do we work with?

Our program works with 5th-8th Grade Boys & Girls. Our aim is to expand this age range and services in the future.

How many kids can go through attakid!?

Due to limited resources, our program works with a maximum of 10 students at a time. Give us a call to learn more about our current enrollment.

What is your adult-to-kid ratio?

Ratio: 2:2. *There will be two adults for every two kids. The matches will also be paired in accordance to the same gender.

how do kids get referred to our program?

We have a referral process in which churches, schools, local civic organizations, and families can recommend youth to our program. Click here to access our referral form.

how old must you be to be a mentor?

Our mentors must be at least 22 years of age.