• In order to be eligible for Focus Funded YES Mentoring Services, youth must be at risk of or experiencing placement instability. 

• Youth must be between the ages of 9-21 

• You must have an active DHS case that is anticipated to remain open for the next six months.

• Youth must currently reside in Oregon and within Multnomah, Clackamas, or Washington County.

• In addition, they may be experiencing some of the following:

• Mental health concerns

• Struggling with the effects of trauma

• Lack of connections to healthy family, friends, or community

• Education concerns

• CSEC identified

• Substance use/abuse

• Criminal Justice involvement

• Experiencing loss or grief

• Lack of coping skills

YES! Mentorship service will close when youth meet or experience any of the following.

• DHS case closing

• Unable to access (moved out of area, unable to locate, restricted access based on high level of care etc.)

• Lack of consistent engagement and/or participation

• Youth has indicated they are no longer interested in participating

• Has achieved and maintained significant progress towards PWI Impact Goals

  • Self: Develop an Authentic Sense of Self

    • Youth demonstrate ability to cope with life stressors

    • Youth feel confident in their ability to advocate for their needs

    • Youth can make positive and loving statements about themselves

    • Youth have love and appreciation for who they are 

  • Others: Identify and Sustain Safe and Healthy Relationships

    • Youth has a strong connection with a healthy adult that exists as a natural support 

    • Youth actively identifies and strives to connect with healthy peers 

    • Youth has a good understanding of healthy relationships and understands the importance of setting boundaries

  • Community: Create and Participate in a safe community

    • Youth take an active role in a healthy community (not contingent on services)

    • Youth understand the importance of long-term community support

  • Future: Youth will live with intention

    • Youth consistently sets goals and takes steps to achieve them.  

    • Youth demonstrates an understanding and investment in their future.