In addition to AIM’s impacts seen on the left, research from similiar mentoring programs reveal that students who receive adult support are
The Waverly-Shell Rock School District is a well-respected district in the state of Iowa. Families have intentionally moved to Waverly because of our schools. This has resulted in dynamic students in our K-12 system who go on to become phenomenal leaders in their universities, careers, and communities. However, when you have such a strong school system, occasionally some kids can slip through the cracks. AIM exists to “fill the gaps,” helping every child have the support they need to become who they were created to be, by addressing the social, emotional, and mental health of the youth in our community.
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AIM pairs adult mentors with kids in K-6th grade. Mentors and mentees can choose from our two program options. In our school mentoring program, mentors and mentees meet weekly for 30 minutes at school. These matches play games, play catch on the playground, or do crafts. Our community mentoring program allows matches to meet out in the community for 2-4 hours per month. Community matches can attend community events, go bowling, bake cookies, etc.