The mission of Mentor Iowa is to provide trained volunteer mentors to abused, neglected and delinquent children who are under the jurisdiction of the Juvenile Court. We will do this by working in partnership with the children, their families, and the community.
You can reach Mentor Iowa office by calling (515) 277-9797.
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9TH ANNUAL TIDRICK HONORS PROGRAM The 9th annual Tidrick Honors program will take place on Sunday, April 29th at the Hyperion Field Club in Johnston. We will be presenting our Tidrick Honors award along with the Mentor of the Year award during the program. We also will be awarding a mentee for the 1st time with the Dean Lester Scholarship award. This event is free and open to the public. We hope you can come. GrapevineThe 5th annual Grapevine event will take place on Thursday, March 8th at Sbrocco. Sbrocco is located at 208 Court Avenue in Des Moines. This event is free and open to the community to celebrate our current mentors and learn more about Mentor Iowa. We hope you can attend!
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Suburban kids are almost as likely as those in violent neighborhoods to report what sociologists call parent absence. That is, lack of a mother or father who is approachable and attentive; who sets rules and enforces consequences. |
