Adult/Child Mentoring Programs | Perry County Community Task Force
The CHAMPS (Communities Helping Adolescents Mature Positively & Successfully) Mentoring Program is for at-risk, school-age youth (grades K-12), in Perry County. This program allows adult volunteers, who have successfully completed a background check and mentor training, to offer support and guidance to at-risk youth on a weekly basis. During this time the volunteers are encouraged to help build the youth�s self-esteem, and help them make educated decisions about their future while offering healthy, fun interaction between the youth and mentor.
Services
Date of Last Formal Update
03/01/2025
Data provided by
United Way of Greater St Louis 211
Physical Address
21 South Main Street, Perryville, MO 63775
Hours
Mon-Fri - 3:00pm to 4:00pm during the school year and summer service project and day at the park.
Voice
Website
Application process
Kids are referred by anyone; schools, counselors, social service agencies, juvenile officers and/or parents. Once a referral is made, permission is obtained from parents, then a checklist of needs is completed by referring agency and parents.
Fee
No fees
Required documents
Call for details
Eligibility
At-risk In school (grades K-12) Perry County youth Age eligibility varies by group. Females served, ages 0 to 21 . Males served, ages 0 to 21 .
Languages
English
Service area
Perry County, MO
Agency info
PERRY COUNTY COMMUNITY TASK FORCE
The CHAMPS (Communities Helping Adolescents Mature Positively & Successfully) Mentoring Program for at-risk, in school (grades K-12), Perry County youth. This program allows adult volunteers, who have successfully completed a background check and mentor training, to offer support and guidance to at-risk youth on a weekly basis. During this time the volunteers are encouraged to help build the youth's self-esteem, and help them make educated decisions about their future while offering healthy, fun interaction between the youth and mentors. Support groups offered.