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Mentoring Children of Promise

(Children with a parent in prison)

An estimated 13,000 children in the greater Rochester area have a parent in prison. Besides the obvious disruption in the parent-child relationship, these young people also often face economic, social and emotional burdens. Mentoring programs have been proven to help lead these children on a path toward a brighter future, by reducing first-time drug and alcohol use, improving relationships and reducing the likelihood they will turn to violence.

Compeer’s Mentoring Children of Promise program, a collaboration with Catholic Family Center, matches volunteers in one-to-one relationships with boys and girls under age 16 who have an incarcerated parent. Volunteer time can never replace a parent, but it can help with the healing and the waiting.

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By the Numbers:

13,000 - Estimated number of Monroe County children who have a parent behind bars.

70% - Percentage of those who are likely to also end up in prison.

Recruitment campaign materials

Radio Ads

Poster (154kb PDF)

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	Mentoring Children of Promise (Children with a parent in prison) An estimated 13,000 children in the greater Rochester area have a parent in prison. Besides the obvious disruption in the parent-child relationship, these young people also often face economic, social and emotional burdens. Mentoring programs have been proven to help lead these children on a path toward a brighter future, by reducing first-time drug and alcohol use, improving relationships and reducing the likelihood they will turn to violence. Compeer’s Mentoring Children of Promise program, a collaboration with Catholic Family Center, matches volunteers in one-to-one relationships with boys and girls under age 16 who have an incarcerated parent. Volunteer time can never replace a parent, but it can help with the healing and the waiting. Volunteer Now Contact Us with Questions	By the Numbers: 13,000 - Estimated number of Monroe County children who have a parent behind bars. 70% - Percentage of those who are likely to also end up in prison. Recruitment campaign materials Radio Ads Footsteps Family Support Poster (154kb PDF)
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