Local Organizations Partner with CPS to Mentor Youth
By The ArchivesLocal Organizations Partner with CPS to Mentor Youth
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The Chicago School District is investing millions in mentoring troubled youth. Scores of local organizations are lining up to recruit and train the mentors. But unrealistic expectations on the part of well-meaning adults can result in failure. In turn that could put the youth they are hoping to serve at risk. For WBEZ, Jennifer Brandel reports.RELATED:
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