The Department of Justice's Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) awarded a $1,000,000 Project Grant under the Juvenile Mentoring Program (CFDA 16.726) to Kid Power, Inc., a Washington, D.C.-based non-profit organization. The 3-year grant will fund a comprehensive youth mentoring and enrichment program to address the academic, social, and emotional challenges facing at-risk youth in Washington, D.C. and Montgomery County, Maryland. The program will provide school-based group mentoring for elementary students, a mix of group and one-on-one mentoring for middle school students, and one-on-one community-based mentoring for high school students. Expected outcomes include improved relationship skills, enhanced community engagement, improved academic performance, increased school engagement, enhanced social-emotional skills, and reduced risky behaviors. By fostering supportive mentor relationships and integrating youth into their communities, the program aims to mitigate the effects of toxic stress and adverse childhood experiences prevalent among the target population.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $1.0m | 9/26/24 |