Simba Mentoring Program | Franklin County Children Services
Program is based on Africentric mentoring and rites of passage. Simba matches African American male youths with African American men from the community to act as role models and give friendship, support, and guidance to the young men. Mentors are assigned for a minimum of six 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. Mentors are required a minimum two face-to-face visits per month.
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Fax
(614) 275-2755
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Website
Application process
Telephone. Email.
Fee
None.
Eligibility
Children- African-American boys ages 5-18 years old. Mentors- African-American men 18 years of age or older with a valid driver's license and insurance.
Service area
Franklin County, Ohio
Agency info
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.