YOUTH MENTORING | FAMILY SERVICE AGENCY OF DEKALB COUNTY
Provides one-on-one mentoring relationships between a child facing adversity and an adult volunteer to promote self-confidence, academic achievement, and strong relationships with peers and adults.
Programs include:
- Community-Based Program: Children ages 5-16 are matched with adult mentors, who spend at least 8 hours a month with them for at least 1 year
- Lunch Buddies Program: Elementary and middle-school children meet with mentors every other week during their school lunch period
Services
Date of Last Formal Update
07/09/2025
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Physical Address
1325 Sycamore Road, Dekalb, IL 60115
Hours
Mon 8:30 am - 8 pm; Tue 8:30 am - 8 pm; Wed 8:30 am - 8 pm; Thu 8:30 am - 8 pm; Fri 8:30 am - 5 pm;
Voice
Fax
(815) 758-7569
Application process
Call for services
Fee
None
Required documents
Upon request
Eligibility
Mentees between ages 5-16 and mentors must be ages 18 and older
Languages
English
Service area
Dekalb County, Illinois
Agency info
FAMILY SERVICE AGENCY OF DEKALB COUNTY
Provides critical support programs for those in need.