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Mentor Program Impact
Our Mentor Program provides adult role models that encourage kids to stay in school regardless of the challenges they might face due to parental incarceration.
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MADE BETTER CHOICES
Students said they made better choices at school because of the program
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CAREGIVERS SUPPORTED
Caregivers agreed that Seedling helped their child believe in their abilities, improve self-esteem, and set future goals
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TEACHER RECOMMENDED
Teachers with a student already in the program recommend the program for other children of incarcerated parents
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MENTOR RATED
Mentors highly rated the Seedling program as “excellent” or “good”
Since 2006, Seedling’s Mentor Program has served over 2700 students, with a presence at one time or another on 100+ campuses in 17 independent and charter districts across Central Texas.
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Annual Evaluation Reports
Our Mentors make a difference in the lives of their Mentees because they are prepared and supported along the journey. Each year, the Seedling Mentor Program is independently evaluated, and we are proud to share these evaluations with you.
2021-2022
Annual Evaluation Report
2020-2021
Annual Evaluation Report
2019-2020
Annual Evaluation Report
2018-2019
Annual Evaluation Report
2017-2018
Annual Evaluation Report
2016-2017
Annual Evaluation Report
2015-2016
Annual Evaluation Report
2014-2015
Annual Evaluation Report
2013-2014
Annual Evaluation Report
2012-2013
Annual Evaluation Report
2011-2012
Annual Evaluation Report
2010-2011
Annual Evaluation Report
2009-2010
Annual Evaluation Report
Program Treasure
In 2009, the Seedling Mentor Program was identified by the Austin Independent School District as one of only six “program treasures” or programs worthy of study and replication.
Seedling College Scholarships
Seedling College Scholarships are $5,000.00 grants that are awarded to 8th Grade students in the Seedling Mentor Program through a competitive process.
The funds are held in trust until the students graduate from high school, and then are awarded to the two or the four year institution of higher learning that the student chooses.
The application process takes place each spring when each eligible 8th grade student is alerted to the opportunity and must complete a simple application, write an essay on what mentoring has meant in their life, and ask their mentor for a recommendation letter.