Bridges serves youth ages 5-17 that attend the Osage, Riceville, or St. Ansgar School districts.  Parents, family, friends and teachers can refer youth to participate in the program.  Referrals are made by filling out a Youth Referral Form.  After a referral is received, Bridges staff will follow up with parents/guardians for an intake meeting and authorization for their child to participate in the program.  Referrals may be made anonymously.

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Fill out the form below to refer a youth to the Bridges program.

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Bridges mentees generally show one or more of the following characteristics:

• Low self-esteem

• A poor student

  • skips school regularly​

  • poor grades

  • possible drop-out candidate

• Has experimented with drugs and/or alcohol​

• Difficulty getting along with parent(s)/guardian(s)

• Has tension-filled relationships with other adults and some peers

• Has a generally negative attitude

• Is in need of a positive role model

• Loves to do more than parents are capable of (i.e. building, experimenting, exploring, etc.)

• Parent(s)/guardian(s) may work many or odd hours

• Loss/disease/illness of a loved one

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Parents may find this article from the National Mentoring Resource Center helpful in answering their questions about mentoring and what to expect: A Guide for Parents and Caregivers

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