Item - 2019.EC7.4
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Economic and Community Development Committee on September 5, 2019 and was adopted with amendments.
EC7.4 - Engagement of Non-profit Organizations to Provide Mentoring Programs for Children Ages 7-11
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- 20 - Scarborough Southwest, 21 - Scarborough Centre, 22 - Scarborough - Agincourt, 23 - Scarborough North, 24 - Scarborough - Guildwood, 25 - Scarborough - Rouge Park
Committee Decision
The Economic and Community Development Committee:
1. Requested the Deputy City Manager, Community and Social Services to:
a. explore funding opportunities to develop and pilot a community based mentoring program for school aged children between the ages of 6 and 12 years in Scarborough's Neighbourhood Improvement Areas;
b. base the pilot on the 40 Developmental Assets model with the potential to be replicated in other areas of the city; and
c. report back to the November 6, 2019 Economic and Community Development Committee meeting.
Origin
Summary
This report responds to directives from Economic and Community Development Committee to report on opportunities to engage non-profit organizations to provide youth mentoring programs for children ages 7 to 11 living in Scarborough's Neighbourhood Improvement Areas. This report provides a summary of City of Toronto Divisions and external organizations providing youth mentoring programs in the area and offers information on ways non-profit organizations can implement the 40 Developmental Assets model.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ec/bgrd/backgroundfile-136644.pdf
Attachment 1 - Search Institute Relationships Framework
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ec/bgrd/backgroundfile-136645.pdf
Attachment 2 - 40 Developmental Assets for Children Grades K-3 (ages 5 to 9)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ec/bgrd/backgroundfile-136646.pdf
Attachment 3 - 40 Developmental Assets for Middle Childhood (ages 8 to 12)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ec/bgrd/backgroundfile-136647.pdf
Speakers
Motions
That the Economic and Community Development Committee request the Deputy City Manager, Community and Social Services to:
a. explore funding opportunities to develop and pilot a community based mentoring program for school aged children between the ages of 6 and 12 years in Scarborough's Neighbourhood Improvement Areas;
b. base the pilot on the 40 Developmental Assets model with the potential to be replicated in other areas of the city; and
c. report back to the November 6, 2019 Economic and Community Development Committee meeting.