MALAIKA MENTORING PROGRAM | FRANKLIN COUNTY CHILDREN SERVICES
An Africentric mentoring program committed to affirming the positive aspects of childhood while easing the transition to womanhood. Matches African American women to act as role models for African American girls. Mentor is assigned for a minimum of 6 months.
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LSS 211 Central Ohio
Physical Address
855 West Mound Street, Columbus, OH 43223
Hours
Mon-Fri 8 am-5 pm for information. Visits as arranged. Minimum of two face-to-face visits per month.
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Fax
(614) 275-2755
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Application process
Telephone. Email.
Fee
None.
Eligibility
Children- African-American girls ages 5-18 under the care of Franklin County Children Services. Mentor- African-American women ages 18 years of age and older with a valid driver's license and insurance.
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FRANKLIN COUNTY CHILDREN SERVICES
Children Services is mandated by law to protect and care for the county's abused, neglected and dependent children, and troubled youth. It carries out its mandate: Protecting children by strenghtening families through the dedication of 100 employees, 20 adoptive families, 600 volunteers and more than 100 partner agencies.