| Mentoring Advocacy The Mentoring Partnership of Minnesota (MPM) is the driving force in the mentoring movement. Our public policy efforts are integral to growing and sustaining the mentoring movement in Minnesota. The Mentoring Partnership's Public Policy Task Force is the main agent through which public policy and grassroots advocacy campaigns are formed. The task force is made up of representatives from mentor programs, youth-serving agencies, volunteer organizations, business leaders and policy makers who advocate for sound legislation that supports youth initiatives. MPM is a partner organization in the Youth Policy Alliance (YPA), a coalition of youth serving organizations, associations, and collaboratives with a statewide presence working together to ensure sound youth policy in Minnesota. The YPA has come together to create a framework of support that ensures all children and youth move into adulthood ready for life. The YPA is made up of representatives from: - Juvenile Justice Advisory Committee (JJAC)
- MPM
- Minnesota Alliance With Youth
- Minnesota Workforce Council Association
- Minnesota Youth Intervention Programs Association (YIPA)
- Youthprise
The YPA supports a continuum of care. A comprehensive youth service system would incorporate the following focus areas, providing a continuum of supports and opportunities for children and youth across developmental needs and life circumstances: - Youth Intervention
- Mentoring
- Out of School Time
- Homelessness Prevention & Services
- Juvenile Justice
- Youth Workforce Development
There are more than 265,000 youth in Minnesota who could benefit from a mentoring relationship. Help MPM close the mentoring gap and become a mentor to a young person in your community!  |