Full Gospel COGIC Boyz II Men

Full Gospel Church Of God In Christ
Corporate Office: 14405 Walters Rd Suite 468 Houston, TX 77014 Phone : (832)249-7272 Fax : (832)249-7287

*"Boyz II Men" Mentoring Program (continued)*

The target population will be reached by making presentations at area schools, talking to
*principals, teachers, and counselors through flyers, mailouts, and bulletin boards. Once referrals*
*are received, youth will be contacted, interviewed, and asked to complete a questionnaire/*
*application. Recruitment is ongoing and youth may enter the program at any time. The*
*questionnaire will gather demographic information about each participant, including age, income*
*level of family household confirmation, etc.*

Through the questionnaire we will identify participants who have been in fights/violent events.
*We will obtain incident information from teachers, parents, students, and other school personnel.*
*Students will develop a safety plan to avoid fights and will be monitored for adherence to the*
*plan. Participants who fall in this category will receive additional mentors and models.*

*In our quest to change lives, Boys II Men will create an atmosphere for men to come in and*
*transform the lives of youth through example and by becoming a mentor. The mentors,*
*volunteers form all walks of life, will set forth models after which the boys will follow. They*
*will share their life experiences with the participants, establishing credibility with the youth, and*
*giving them advice on how to handle many of life's challenges. They will also serve as*
*counselors to whom the boys can consult with at any time.*

*Powershops, sessions with a motivational speaker, will be held quarterly to inspire the*
*participants to set goals and strive to achieve them. Informal small group discussions will he*
*held on a weekly basis where participants are encouraged to share their weekly experiences or*
*challenges they may be facing. Role-playing will be a significant part of these sessions.*

*During the summer participants will engage in an 8 week summer enrichment camp where*
*classes in conflict resolution and leadership skills will be taught daily. Role-playing, skits,*
*videos, and guest speakers will be used in these classes. Participants 16-18 years old will also be*
*used as junior camp counselors.*

*Field trips to historical, educational, and cultural sites will be used to expand the horizons of the*
*participants.* more