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Youth Mentoring | Family Service Agency of DeKalb County

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Resource Name:Youth Mentoring | Family Service Agency of DeKalb County

address

1325 Sycamore Road, Dekalb, IL 60115

Eligibility

Mentees between ages 5-16 and mentors must be ages 18 and older

Required documents

Upon request

Hours

Mon-Thu 8:30 am-8 pm, Fri 8:30 am-5 pm Closed from 12 pm-3:30 pm the first Thu of each month for staff trainings
(815) 758-8616

Voice

·

Main Phone

Application process

Call for services

Fees

None

Service area

Dekalb County, IL

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

Date of Last Formal Update

07/09/2025

Data provided by

United Way of the Midlands

Providing organization

Family Service Agency of DeKalb County

Provides critical support programs for those in need.