YOUTH REFERRAL GUIDELINES FOR TAL CASEWORKERS
Mentors are friends. They can provide emotional support, connections to community resources, life skills assistance, and a good example that youth can emulate. They cannot fill the roles of trained social service providers, therapists, or court personnel in supporting youth with severe barriers which require professional services. Well considered Transition to Adult Living youth referrals ensure quality mentoring relationships and the safety of our youth, mentors, and volunteers.
Youth that are likely to be successful with the Utah Youth Mentor Project are:
· Willing to volunteer to participate in the Project for two years
· Seeking a community of support as they transition from state’s custody
· Planning to stay in the local area after they age out of care (and are not pending sentencing/incarceration)
· Free of severe barriers which require professional social services (or will have continuing professional support following state’s custody)
Youth with history of violence, sexual crimes, hate crimes, or severe substance addition will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please disclose any and all circumstances that the Project needs to be aware of to ensure all participants’ safety.
