WHO WE SERVE

High School Students in Need

Mentors Care comes to the aid of high school students considered to be susceptible to failing or not graduating from high school due to poor academic performance. We serve school districts in suburban and rural areas where there are little to no resources available to support the overall well-being and academic success of struggling students.

Why Only High School Students?

Mentors Care is unique in that we serve only high school students because most mentoring programs for high school students fail or do not flourish. With our specialized and proven program model, we have seen large numbers of our students graduate from high school, further their education, and become viable and skilled employees within our local workforce.

Why Do We Need a Mentoring Program?

In Texas:

  • More than 114,000 students in public schools are homeless or housing insecure.

  • Around 20% of Texas children live in poverty, making it difficult for many students to focus on school when basic needs are unmet.

  • An estimated 20,000 to 30,000 students drop out of school each year due to various hardships, from financial difficulties to family responsibilities.