Anyone may refer a child to our program, but school counselors, social service organizations, and parents/guardians are our primary source of referrals. While all youth benefit from support from non-parent adults, we look for particular markers in youth such as:
A desire to have a mentor
A functional IQ
Untapped leadership potential
A lack of connection and involvement in activities
Having relationship issues with peers
Low self-esteem and self-confidence
Experiencing family difficulties
Struggling with grades, behavior, or attendance
Aspire Girls
Aspire Girls was originally established as a pilot project in 1996 called Forever Friends, and has grown to a program serving children and youth living in Longview, Pine Tree, Spring Hill, Hallsville, and White Oak independent school districts.
Aspire matches trained, caring adult women with girls in kindergarten through twelfth grade in a one-to-one relationship. Mentors contact their mentees weekly and meet with their mentees for a total of at least four hours a month. Volunteer mentors commit to at least one year of mentoring, but many matches last until the mentee graduates high school!
Aspire Boys
Aspire Boys, formerly known as Co-Pilots, serves children and youth living in Longview, Pine Tree, Spring Hill, Hallsville, and White Oak independent school districts.
Aspire matches trained, caring adult men with boys in kindergarten through twelfth grade in a one-to-one relationship. Mentors contact their mentees weekly and meet with their mentees for a total of at least four hours a month. Volunteer mentors commit to at least one year of mentoring, but many matches last until the mentee graduates high school!
To start the process of making a difference in a child’s life:
Complete an Application
Contact Partners in Prevention at 903-237-1019 or Email with any questions
Check the upcoming New Mentor Orientation dates and times to see which one is more convenient for you.