Hartford Knights Youth Organization
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Mentoring
Mentoring Hartford's Youth
The HKYO mentoring component uses a “sports mentoring” model creating a relationship between the mentor and mentee that is ongoing, fulfilling, and inspiring. The program is designed to help young people meet their full potential by increasing their connectedness to positive, supportive entities. Each participant is connected to a mentor who assists in developing positive life skills, academic improvement, and positive self-awareness. In addition, there is specific outreach to each family of the participants, as well as, a community component that fosters a commitment to the “human village”.
The Research
Research shows that three protective buffers are significant in moving a child from an “at-risk” to “resiliency” status. These safeguards include caring relationships, positive and high expectations, and opportunities to participate and contribute. Each component of the Hartford Knights Organization is designed to develop these components.
Outreach
In addition, there is specific outreach to each family member of the participant, as well as, a community component that fosters commitment to the “human village”.
Components
Research shows that three protective buffers are significant in moving a child from an “at-risk” to “resiliency” status. These safeguards include caring relationships, positive and high expectations and opportunities to participate and contribute. Each component of the Hartford Knights Organization is designed to develop these components.