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Enrollment Information
Essence of a Lady
Incorporated is a nonprofit organization which created
Young Essence Ladies...Learning (YELL!) to provide
mentorship and programs to young ladies ages 6-19. We
offer an opportunity to empower girls to have positive
interactions in a positive environment. Through group
sessions, workshops, fieldtrips, and special events, we
help them understand the value of self-worth; teach them
to make better choices; and excel in every area of their
lives (socially, emotionally, academically, and
financially). Additionally, we encourage girls to
graduate from school and become productive citizens by
offering opportunities for service learning,
scholarships, job training, summer employment and
internships.
Open Enrollment is in September and
January!
Give your daughter the gift of a mentor
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and new opportunities to grow.
As an established combination mentoring
program, we work to develop same gender mentoring
programs using research-based curriculum that works. Our
experienced approach to recruiting, screening, matching
and supporting our mentoring relationships has resulted
in lasting relationships, expanding programs and support
as impact the lives of young ladies in a positive way.
Through the E'Ladies Network, our Goal is
to develop a network of mentors that will empower girls
to be:
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Able to resist negative peer
pressure, such as drug and alcohol abuse
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Focused on school success
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Able to interact socially in a
positive way with family and friend
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Able to promote a POSITIVE
SELF-ESTEEM through positive self worth.
Parents are our Partners !
Parents and guardians are an integral
part of Young Essence Ladies...Learning (YELL!).
Helping us understand your daughter is important to us as
our objective is to supplement your efforts! Not only do
you provide information about your child's strengths and
needs, but you approve the programs your daughter
participates in her development. Once your
daughter is enrolled, we would like you to remain
involved in several key ways:
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Approving programs and activities and
supporting your child's involvement
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Asking your child questions about
program sessions and activities, and report any
concerns
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Reporting to us on a quarterly basis
about your daughter's progress and milestones
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Participating in special events, and
carefully designated activities offered by YELL!
through our mentor support organization, E'Ladies
Network.
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Participating in our end of the year
Program Assessment to help us with continuous
improvement.
Remember: We welcome your feedback at any
time!
Your child's safety is very important to
us!
YELL! works collaboratively with school
districts and community organizations to
conduct a thorough background check on every volunteer
in our mentoring programs and activities. Program
Sessions and Activities are adult-supervised at all
times. The safety and well-being of the girls we serve
is our highest priority. We strive to achieve the
highest quality possible in providing environments that
are conducive to learning, providing safety for the
girls, and in providing ongoing professional support
services to our children, parents and volunteers.
To help ensure child safety, Essence
of a Lady, Inc. Professional Standards require that
each volunteer must complete a thorough screening
process that includes :
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Completion of a formal written
application
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A criminal history record check and
child abuse clearance
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At least two references
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A phone and in-person interview
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A Mentor Questionnaire of their
appropriateness to volunteer with a child
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An orientation and an on-going
training program that provides insight to the
individualized needs of your child and provides
information and resources on how to encourage your
child's healthy development.
Through E'Ladies Network, the mentoring
support organization, monthly support is provided as an
on-going commitment on the part of our volunteers,
ensuring that they remain consistent, motivated,
energized, innovative, engaging, flexible, resourceful,
and maintain integrity as well as professionalism while
interacting with the young ladies we serve.
Enrollment Process
The following form is part of the Mentee
enrollment process; it will help us get to know your
daughter personally. To Enroll Your Child, please
complete and submit the Enrollment Application below.
Once the application has been submitted and reviewed ¨C
an assigned Mentee Coordinator or Liaison will be in
contact with you to discuss enrollment.
 Application
for Membership and Mentoring Support
YELL
Recruitment Form - Texas
YELL
Recruitment Form - Florida
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