Inspiring Youth Program
Inspiring Youth is a community-based program in which youth workers provide comprehensive and culturally responsive one-on-one mentorship and support, access to resources, and connections to positive activities and leadership opportunities for youth ages 10-24 in Hennepin and Ramsey Counties, and 10-17 in the City of Minneapolis. Additional support is provided as needed.
What we offer:
One-to-one mentorship and ways to strengthen cultural and community connections; help with basic needs; planning out short and long term goals; legal support, including access to a range of other relevant services and resources that are meaningful for youth.
How we do it:
Trained youth and family workers from Tubman begin the journey by setting up a meeting at a location that works best for you and/or your child (school, place of residence, library, recreation center, coffee shop, virtually, etc.). They’ll work together with you and your child to design and explore interests, identify strengths and develop strategies to overcome any challenges.
From there the youth workers will meet regularly with your child - at minimum once per week – at your home, in the community, and/or at school. They’ll help your child address and overcome needs while setting them up to thrive. They’ll provide support, access to resources, connections to positive activities, and leadership opportunities. A few examples of what that can include are: getting them involved with recreational activities and assisting with transportation resources; offering tutoring help; engaging them in leadership and community service opportunities, providing positive mentorship; and many other helpful services. They can also help connect your child to support groups, camps, and counseling and chemical health services if appropriate.
In addition, they can help connect with organizations that provide household and personal care items, baby supplies, and legal services for you and your family. When appropriate they can also provide you with information and referrals to other programs and agencies to help meet any needs you may have..
By tapping into the passions and strengths of your child and connecting them to positive aspects of their communities, youth workers will help your child build on their skills and interests to avoid and overcome obstacles.
What do we ask for?
The choice to participate is up to you and your child. This opportunity is provided at no cost and you can end at any time. We simply ask that your child engage regularly and meaningfully with their youth worker and that you support your child’s engagement in this opportunity as much as possible.
Currently, this program is available to Hennepin County, Ramsey County, and City of Minneapolis residents. Please refer to other Tubman programs if outside of these services areas.
We hope you’ll join us- we’re looking forward to working with you all!
If you’d like to be contacted about enrollment options, please enter your contact information below and one of our youth and family workers will follow up.
