The State of Mentoring in Michigan Report on the Mentor Michigan Census: Wave II, Summer 2005 Robert W. Kahle, Ph.D. Kahle Research Solutions Inc. Ferndale,

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The State of Mentoring in Michigan Report on the Mentor Michigan Census: Wave II, Summer 2005 Robert W. Kahle, Ph.D. Kahle Research Solutions Inc. Ferndale, MI (248) Detroit, MI Regional Meeting, July 26, 2005 Robert W. Kahle, Ph.D. Kahle Research Solutions Inc. Ferndale, MI (248) Detroit, MI Regional Meeting, July 26, 2005

Organization of This Presentation I. Background and Introduction –Objectives –Defining Mentoring –Conceptual Overview… Mentoring Funnel –Methods Used to Conduct the Mentor Michigan Census I. Background and Introduction –Objectives –Defining Mentoring –Conceptual Overview… Mentoring Funnel –Methods Used to Conduct the Mentor Michigan Census Mentor Michigan Census, Wave II, Summer 2005, Kahle Research Solutions Inc.

Organization of This Presentation (Cont’d) II.Key Findings –Tracking key funnel measures –Demographic changes –Understanding the gap –Satisfaction with Mentor MI III:Using MMC Data –Program Benchmarking/Evaluation –Fundraising –Awareness Building II.Key Findings –Tracking key funnel measures –Demographic changes –Understanding the gap –Satisfaction with Mentor MI III:Using MMC Data –Program Benchmarking/Evaluation –Fundraising –Awareness Building Mentor Michigan Census, Wave II, Summer 2005, Kahle Research Solutions Inc.

Mentor Michigan Census Objectives 1.Identify, count, describe and track –Mentoring organizations –Mentoring programs –Matches, Mentors and Mentees 2.Understand program components, processes, resources and needs 3.Encourage and support program evaluation 1.Identify, count, describe and track –Mentoring organizations –Mentoring programs –Matches, Mentors and Mentees 2.Understand program components, processes, resources and needs 3.Encourage and support program evaluation Mentor Michigan Census, Wave II, Summer 2005, Kahle Research Solutions Inc.

Defining Mentoring Mentoring is a structured and trusting relationship that brings young people together with caring individuals who offer guidance, support and encouragement aimed at developing the competence and character of the mentee. (National Mentoring Partnership) Mentoring is a structured and trusting relationship that brings young people together with caring individuals who offer guidance, support and encouragement aimed at developing the competence and character of the mentee. (National Mentoring Partnership) Mentor Michigan Census, Wave II, Summer 2005, Kahle Research Solutions Inc.

Defining Mentoring Responsible mentoring can take many forms: Traditional mentoring (one adult to one young person) Group mentoring (one adult to up to four young people) Team mentoring (several adults working with small groups of young people, in which the adult to youth ratio is not greater than 1:4) Peer mentoring (caring youth mentoring other youth) E-mentoring (mentoring via and the internet) Responsible mentoring can take many forms: Traditional mentoring (one adult to one young person) Group mentoring (one adult to up to four young people) Team mentoring (several adults working with small groups of young people, in which the adult to youth ratio is not greater than 1:4) Peer mentoring (caring youth mentoring other youth) E-mentoring (mentoring via and the internet) Mentor Michigan Census, Wave II, Summer 2005, Kahle Research Solutions Inc.

Recruitment Mentor Preparation and Selection Mentoring Mentor Michigan Census, Wave II, Summer 2005, Kahle Research Solutions Inc. The Mentoring Funnel

Outcomes for… Children Adults Mentoring Organizations Communities State of MI Application Background Checks Training Application Background Checks Training Mentoring Duration & Intensity Repeat & Refer Mentoring Duration & Intensity Repeat & Refer Awareness Interest Inquiry Awareness Interest Inquiry Mentor Michigan Census, Wave II, Summer 2005, Kahle Research Solutions Inc.

Method Mentor MI Census Wave II 136 Complete Wave III – Fall 2005 Wave IV – Spring 2006 Wave V – Fall 2006 Mentor Michigan Census, Wave II, Summer 2005, Kahle Research Solutions Inc. Wave I Registered = 156 Responded = 105 as of Aug. 31, 2004 Mentor MI Registry 207 Organizations as of Feb. 28, 2005

Method – On-line survey (hard-copy option) – Wave I data collected in September 2004 – Wave II data collected in March 2005 – Data collected at both organizational and program levels – Mentoring organization representatives involved in design and pre-test – Special focus in Wave II on understanding the gap and use and satisfaction with MM services – On-line survey (hard-copy option) – Wave I data collected in September 2004 – Wave II data collected in March 2005 – Data collected at both organizational and program levels – Mentoring organization representatives involved in design and pre-test – Special focus in Wave II on understanding the gap and use and satisfaction with MM services Mentor Michigan Census, Wave II, Summer 2005, Kahle Research Solutions Inc.

Special Thanks to All Who Completed Wave II Jumpstart for Young Children, Inc. Wisdom Institute for Teenage Mothers Girl Scouts of Metro Detroit Metropolitan Certified Teachers Association, LLC AMICUS II, Inc. Women in Community Service Destiny and Purpose Community Outreach Legacy Associates Foundation Jumpstart for Young Children, Inc. Wisdom Institute for Teenage Mothers Girl Scouts of Metro Detroit Metropolitan Certified Teachers Association, LLC AMICUS II, Inc. Women in Community Service Destiny and Purpose Community Outreach Legacy Associates Foundation Student Mentor Partners Volunteers in Prevention, Inc. Life Directions Twenty-first Century Sisterhood, Inc. Maria Madeline Project, Inc. MANHOOD, INC Common Ground Sanctuary NaFFAA Michigan Jewish Family Service-Mentor Connection Student Mentor Partners Volunteers in Prevention, Inc. Life Directions Twenty-first Century Sisterhood, Inc. Maria Madeline Project, Inc. MANHOOD, INC Common Ground Sanctuary NaFFAA Michigan Jewish Family Service-Mentor Connection Mentor Michigan Census, Wave II, Summer 2005, Kahle Research Solutions Inc.

Overview of Findings Key Funnel Measures Mentor Michigan Census, Wave II, Summer 2005, Kahle Research Solutions Inc.

Responding and Registered Mentoring Organizations Wave II Wave I Responding Organizations Registered Organizations Mentor Michigan Census, Wave II, Summer 2005, Kahle Research Solutions Inc. Wave I vs. Wave II 35 organizations in the Tri-County area responded to Wave II

Mentor Michigan Census, Wave II, Summer 2005, Kahle Research Solutions Inc.

Inquiries and applications are increasing. In Jan. and Feb. of 2005, more than 3,900 inquiries and 1,852 applications. Inquiries and applications are increasing. In Jan. and Feb. of 2005, more than 3,900 inquiries and 1,852 applications. How Many Inquiries? Applications? 9,975: New inquiries in ,249: New written applications received from potential mentors 9,975: New inquiries in ,249: New written applications received from potential mentors Mentor Michigan Census, Wave II, Summer 2005, Kahle Research Solutions Inc. Application Background Checks Training Application Background Checks Training Mentoring Duration & Intensity Repeat & Refer Mentoring Duration & Intensity Repeat & Refer Awareness Interest Inquiry Awareness Interest Inquiry

Mentor Inquiries and Applications Monthly Averages: Wave I vs. Wave II /1/04 - 8/31/04 Wave I 1, /1/ /31/04 Wave II 1/1/05 - 2/28/05 Wave II Inquiries Applications Mentor Michigan Census, Wave II, Summer 2005, Kahle Research Solutions Inc. Slightly less than one third of the state total of inquires and applications come from the tri-county area

What Types of Screening Used? Increase Since Wave I? Awareness Interest Inquiry Awareness Interest Inquiry Little change from Wave I. Slightly more use Sex Offender and Child Abuse registries. Mentoring Duration & Intensity Repeat & Refer Mentoring Duration & Intensity Repeat & Refer Application Background Checks Training Application Background Checks Training Criminal Background Check Sex Offender Registry Child Abuse Registry Personal Character Reference Written Application Personal Interview 89% 83% 60% 64% 40% 48% 79% 81% 83% 89% 86% 87% Wave I Wave II Not all response categories shown Mentor Michigan Census, Wave II, Summer 2005, Kahle Research Solutions Inc.

How Many Children Served? How Many Mentors? 27,090:Young people mentored in ,977:Mentors throughout all of ,000+:Estimated mentor/mentee relationships in MI in ,090:Young people mentored in ,977:Mentors throughout all of ,000+:Estimated mentor/mentee relationships in MI in 2004 Mentor Michigan Census, Wave II, Summer 2005, Kahle Research Solutions Inc. Application Background Checks Training Application Background Checks Training Mentoring Duration & Intensity Repeat & Refer Mentoring Duration & Intensity Repeat & Refer Awareness Interest Inquiry Awareness Interest Inquiry Mentoring movement momentum is building, although growth in mentoring is mostly out-state, not in tri-county area

Mentor Michigan Census, Wave II, Summer 2005, Kahle Research Solutions Inc.

What Type of Mentoring? Application Background Checks Training Application Background Checks Training Mentoring Duration & Intensity Repeat & Refer Mentoring Duration & Intensity Repeat & Refer Awareness Interest Inquiry Awareness Interest Inquiry One to One 66% E-Mentoring 1% Team 13% Peer 7% Group 13% Primary State-wide one to one mentoring is still most common and has increased slightly since Wave I In tri-county, one to one is less common and peer and team more often used State-wide one to one mentoring is still most common and has increased slightly since Wave I In tri-county, one to one is less common and peer and team more often used Mentor Michigan Census, Wave II, Summer 2005, Kahle Research Solutions Inc.

Mentoring Program Site? Application Background Checks Training Application Background Checks Training Mentoring Duration & Intensity Repeat & Refer Mentoring Duration & Intensity Repeat & Refer Awareness Interest Inquiry Awareness Interest Inquiry Community- Based 45% Business 1% Gov’t/Other 10% School- Based 36% Faith-Based 8% While there are more community-based programs, more children are served via school-based programs Average school-based program serves 169 Average community-based program serves 115 While there are more community-based programs, more children are served via school-based programs Average school-based program serves 169 Average community-based program serves 115

More or Less Mentoring? 94:Organizations report an increase in matches in last year 29:Organizations report a decrease in matches in last year 94:Organizations report an increase in matches in last year 29:Organizations report a decrease in matches in last year Mentor Michigan Census, Wave II, Summer 2005, Kahle Research Solutions Inc. Application Background Checks Training Application Background Checks Training Mentoring Duration & Intensity Repeat & Refer Mentoring Duration & Intensity Repeat & Refer Awareness Interest Inquiry Awareness Interest Inquiry 3,282:increase in new matches since Feb. of :decrease in matches since Feb ,216:net increase in matches comparing Feb through Feb ,282:increase in new matches since Feb. of :decrease in matches since Feb ,216:net increase in matches comparing Feb through Feb Net increase in tri- county is 282

More or Less Active Mentors? 02,0004,0006,0008,00010,000 Wave II Wave I Mentor Michigan Census, Wave II, Summer 2005, Kahle Research Solutions Inc. Number of Active Mentors Wave I vs. Wave II 12,000 9,108 10,546 Tri-County mentors represent 1,624 of total in Wave II

Waiting Lists Longer or Shorter? Wave IWave II Mentors2,0171,243 Mentees2,3453,428 Wave IWave II Mentors2,0171,243 Mentees2,3453,428 Mentors on waiting lists have declined, while there are more children waiting. Number of children waiting is under-stated! Mentors on waiting lists have declined, while there are more children waiting. Number of children waiting is under-stated! Application Background Checks Training Application Background Checks Training Mentoring Duration & Intensity Repeat & Refer Mentoring Duration & Intensity Repeat & Refer Awareness Interest Inquiry Awareness Interest Inquiry Mentor Michigan Census, Wave II, Summer 2005, Kahle Research Solutions Inc.

Reported Minimum Weekly Mentoring Intensity: Wave I vs. Wave II Mentoring Duration & Intensity Repeat & Refer Mentoring Duration & Intensity Repeat & Refer No Minimum Time Required 1 Hour per Week 2 Hours per Week 3-5 Hours per Week 6+ Hours per Week Mentor Michigan Census, Wave II, Summer 2005, Kahle Research Solutions Inc. 19% 13% 38% 42% 23% 15% 23% 15% 4% 11% Don’t know/no answer responses not shown Intensity has increased slightly at low and high ends since Wave I Wave I Wave II Awareness Interest Inquiry Awareness Interest Inquiry Application Background Checks Training Application Background Checks Training

Mentor and Youth Served Demographics Mentor Michigan Census, Wave II, Summer 2005, Kahle Research Solutions Inc.

Changes in Mentor Demographics: Wave I vs. Wave II - State Totals Mentor Michigan Census, Wave II, Summer 2005, Kahle Research Solutions Inc. Large increase in year olds who mentor Implication is that college age young adults are good targets for mentor recruitment Large increase in year olds who mentor Implication is that college age young adults are good targets for mentor recruitment Wave IWave II <1819%20% Wave IWave II <1819%20% Mentor Age Mentor Gender Wave IWave II Male34%32% Female66%68% Wave IWave II Male34%32% Female66%68%

Changes in Mentor Demographics: Wave I vs. Wave II: State Totals Mentor Michigan Census, Wave II, Summer 2005, Kahle Research Solutions Inc. Wave IWave II Caucasian76%78% African-American2216 Hispanic22 Native American< 11 Asian-American< 12 Arab-American< 1< 1 Other< 1< 1 Wave IWave II Caucasian76%78% African-American2216 Hispanic22 Native American< 11 Asian-American< 12 Arab-American< 1< 1 Other< 1< 1 Decreased proportion of African-American mentors in Wave II is a result of new organizations reporting, not decline in the number of African- American mentors Mentor Race

Mentor Demographics Wave II: Tri-County Mentor Gender –Tri-county slightly more male Mentor Age –Tri-county mentors more “middle age” –Big group of mentors in Washtenaw Mentor Race –40% of Tri-County Mentors are African-American –Highest minority proportion in the state Mentor Gender –Tri-county slightly more male Mentor Age –Tri-county mentors more “middle age” –Big group of mentors in Washtenaw Mentor Race –40% of Tri-County Mentors are African-American –Highest minority proportion in the state Mentor Michigan Census, Wave II, Summer 2005, Kahle Research Solutions Inc.

Proportion of male youth served has increased Proportion of younger children (ages 6-11) has increased and years old decreased Proportion of male youth served has increased Proportion of younger children (ages 6-11) has increased and years old decreased Wave IWave II <5-4% % < < 1 Wave IWave II <5-4% % < < 1 Youth Served Age Youth Served Gender Wave IWave II Male40%51% Female60%49% Wave IWave II Male40%51% Female60%49% Changes in Youth Served Demographics: Wave I vs. Wave II: State Totals

Mentor Michigan Census, Wave II, Summer 2005, Kahle Research Solutions Inc. Wave IWave II Caucasian44%57% African-American4736 Hispanic54 Native American21 Asian-American-< 1 Arab-American< 1< 1 Other-2 Wave IWave II Caucasian44%57% African-American4736 Hispanic54 Native American21 Asian-American-< 1 Arab-American< 1< 1 Other-2 Race proportions are different in Wave II with increase in Caucasians being served and decrease in proportion of African-American youths served as a result of new programs reporting Youth Served Race

Changes in Youth Served Demographics: Tri-County Youth Served: Gender –Fewer boys served in tri-county Youth Served: Age –Teens, especially year olds represent larger proportion of youth served in tri-county compared to state as a whole Youth Served: Race –64% of tri-county youth served are African-American Youth Served: Gender –Fewer boys served in tri-county Youth Served: Age –Teens, especially year olds represent larger proportion of youth served in tri-county compared to state as a whole Youth Served: Race –64% of tri-county youth served are African-American Mentor Michigan Census, Wave II, Summer 2005, Kahle Research Solutions Inc.

Understanding the Gap Mentor Michigan Census, Wave II, Summer 2005, Kahle Research Solutions Inc.

Barriers to Growth Mentor Michigan Census, Wave II, Summer 2005, Kahle Research Solutions Inc. Too few male mentors Lack of staff for recruitment Too few African-American mentors Lack of staff to supervise matches 63% 59% 36% 32% 30% 23% 22% 18% 16% Mentoring Organizations report that they are already at or above capacity For many, either operating budgets need to increase and/or find more support in recruiting, screening and training Mentoring Organizations report that they are already at or above capacity For many, either operating budgets need to increase and/or find more support in recruiting, screening and training Potential mentors do not follow-up Lack of staff for mentor training Potential mentors not committing to time (intensity) Too few female mentors Too few Hispanic mentors Lack of staff to support screening Potential mentors not committing to min. match (duration)

Barriers to Growth Mentor Michigan Census, Wave II, Summer 2005, Kahle Research Solutions Inc. Too few male mentors Lack of staff for recruitment Too few African-American mentors Lack of staff to supervise matches 63% 59% 36% 32% 30% 23% 22% 18% 16% Not enough African- American mentors and mentors who will not work with type of children on list are especially big barriers in tri-county Potential mentors do not follow-up Lack of staff for mentor training Potential mentors not committing to time (intensity) Too few female mentors Too few Hispanic mentors Lack of staff to support screening Potential mentors not committing to min. match (duration)

Reasons Inquiries Do Not Become Mentors Mentor Michigan Census, Wave II, Summer 2005, Kahle Research Solutions Inc. Liability is a major concern among only 4% of organizations. Most feel they manage liability well Approximately 5% of applicants are disqualified through the background checking process Liability is a major concern among only 4% of organizations. Most feel they manage liability well Approximately 5% of applicants are disqualified through the background checking process Potential mentor does not submit application Potential mentor declines after learning about time per week (intensity) Potential mentor declines after learning about length of time (duration) Potential mentor declines after learning about needs/character of youth Potential mentor declines after learning about training requirements 29% 15% 11% 5%

Mentor Michigan: Satisfaction and Services Used Mentor Michigan Census, Wave II, Summer 2005, Kahle Research Solutions Inc.

Satisfaction with Mentor Michigan Mentor Michigan Census, Wave II, Summer 2005, Kahle Research Solutions Inc. Very Satisfied: 40% Somewhat Satisfied: 38% Not Very Satisfied: 3% Not At All: 1% Not Aware/Don’t Know: 18% Building awareness through marketing, enhanced linkages and support for recruitment are the most frequently mentioned perceived benefits Satisfaction with MM is especially strong in tri-county Enhanced linkages is key benefit Satisfaction with MM is especially strong in tri-county Enhanced linkages is key benefit

Use of Mentor Michigan Services Mentor Michigan Census, Wave II, Summer 2005, Kahle Research Solutions Inc. Listserve MM website Heard FG Mulhern speak Attended training session Saw a MM PSA on TV Part. in Ntl. Mentoring Month Act. None of the above Att. regional mtg./Mackinaw Cty. 90% of mentoring organizations reporting have been touched by Mentor Michigan in some way Electronic resources are most widely used 90% of mentoring organizations reporting have been touched by Mentor Michigan in some way Electronic resources are most widely used Used MMC data in funding prop. FG Mulhern spoke at your event Used MMC data in eval/planning Att. regional mtg./Grand Rapids Heard MM PSA on radio Att. regional mtg./Warren Have VISTA or AmeriCorps worker Used MM directory 74% 57% 32% 29% 27% 25% 21% 18% 16% 15% 14% 11% 5% 10% Used tool kit

Mentor Michigan Census, Wave II, Summer 2005, Kahle Research Solutions Inc. Discussion & Application

Mentor Michigan Census, Wave II, Summer 2005, Kahle Research Solutions Inc. Have you used MMC data for… Evaluation/Benchmarking? Awareness Building? Fundraising?

Example #1: Using MMC Data for Benchmarking Benchmarking on Screening Mentors StateRegionProgram % Using Sex Offender Registry 64%57%75% % Using Child Abuse Registry 48%53%100% % Checking Personal Character References81%76% StateRegionProgram % Using Sex Offender Registry 64%57%75% % Using Child Abuse Registry 48%53%100% % Checking Personal Character References81%76% Mentor Michigan Census, Wave II, Summer 2005, Kahle Research Solutions Inc. 25%

Example #2: Using MMC Data for Fundraising Use MMC data to make the case for needed funds –Reference standards –Reference comparative strengths (region/state) –Reference comparative weaknesses –Subtly communicate you manage, plan, operate as a “fact driven” organization –Success of your initiative will be evaluated –Tools, measures, already in-place Use MMC data to make the case for needed funds –Reference standards –Reference comparative strengths (region/state) –Reference comparative weaknesses –Subtly communicate you manage, plan, operate as a “fact driven” organization –Success of your initiative will be evaluated –Tools, measures, already in-place Mentor Michigan Census, Wave II, Summer 2005, Kahle Research Solutions Inc.

Example #3: Using MMC Data for Awareness Building Letters/reports to key stakeholders (mentors, parents, schools, funding sources, media) Did you know: –Our organization/collaborative accounts for XX% of all mentoring relationships in the region/state –Our organization is among the tops in terms of… Mentoring intensity or duration Screening Training Letters/reports to key stakeholders (mentors, parents, schools, funding sources, media) Did you know: –Our organization/collaborative accounts for XX% of all mentoring relationships in the region/state –Our organization is among the tops in terms of… Mentoring intensity or duration Screening Training Mentor Michigan Census, Wave II, Summer 2005, Kahle Research Solutions Inc.

Discussion

The State of Mentoring in Michigan Report on the Mentor Michigan Census: Wave II, Summer 2005 Robert W. Kahle, Ph.D. Kahle Research Solutions Inc. Ferndale, MI (248) Detroit, MI Regional Meeting, July 26, 2005 Robert W. Kahle, Ph.D. Kahle Research Solutions Inc. Ferndale, MI (248) Detroit, MI Regional Meeting, July 26, 2005