July 2013 Newsletter – Mentoring: A Review of the Literature

Mentoring: A Review of the Literature  The Alberta Centre for Child, Family and Community Research (the Centre) has collaborated with Alberta’s Promise to produce a review of the literature on mentoring, one aspect of the promise of providing Caring Adults to children and youth. Alberta’s Promise wants to ensure that its work is based on the best available evidence. “One …

Mentoring: A Review of the Literature

Download Mentoring: A Review of the Literature “One of the most important factors in developing youth resilience is having a relationship with a caring adult (The Learning Partnership, 2009). Positive relationships with these adults help to act as a protective factor for youth (Scrine et al., 2012).” Background The Alberta Centre for Child, Family and Community Research (the Centre), was …

Welcome The New AMP Provincial Coordinator And More!

 Please Welcome Michelle Anderson-Draper, AMP Provincial Coordinator! Michelle is excited to join the Alberta Mentoring Partnership (AMP) team as the new Provincial Coordinator. A commitment to promoting mentoring is a natural fit for her as Michelle believes all children should have the supports they need to succeed. Her work over the years with government and community demonstrates a commitment to …