93 Ways To Mentor
Guidance. Support. Encouragement.
93 Ways to Mentor is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization specializing in mentoring and wrap around services dedicated to serving adolescents in the Tri State area. Our mission is to provide youth with guidance, support and encouragement to make positive decisions that lead to a successful future.
Our Core Values
We Set The P.A.C.E. For Our Youth
Passion - We are passionate to encourage and motivate our youth to grow physically, mentally and emotionally.
Accountability - We stand firm in creating an environment centered around excellence.
Commitment - We are committed to building a strong foundation for our youth that will assist in enhancing their future opportunities in all environmental settings.
Excellence - We are motivated to reach our full potential.
Dedicated to Adolescents in Need of Mentoring
93 Ways to Mentor will provide services for adolescents in need of mentoring or wrap around services. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Those engaged in drug use or violence
- Those that have poor social skills
- Youth struggling academically or with truancy
- Youth that drift aimlessly through life without motivation or direction
- Those that are in single parent homes, divorced parents and foster homes
- Families that are living at or near the poverty line or experiencing financial hardship
- Youth that lack job skills necessary for self-improvement or greater life options
- Teens that live in a group home setting or residential facility
Our Goals
- Provide youth with positive role models
- Teach relationship and coping skills
- Teach self-determination and motivation skills
- Help develop moral character
- Eliminate negative behaviors
- Create lasting results that strengthen families and our community
Our Method
93 Ways To Mentor will develop a team approach plan to provide support within the home or school environment for each child.
We accomplish our goals by connecting mentors with specific skill sets and experience with our youth to encourage and guide them in a constructive manner. Our mentors are passionate about our youth and have a mutual respect for all those involved.
Our Dedicated Staff
Cherisse Parrish & Derrick Adams, Owners
Derrick Adams
For the last 12 years I have worked in urban and hospitalization programs with at-risk youth, ages 5 to 18 years. I also
have over 10 years of coaching experience ranging from little league to high school football. Many of the children have
challenging concerns in regard to mental, physical, emotional and behavioral health needs. Over time I have developed
and used several individualized plans to support client needs. I build strong relationships with youth and that is the
number one priority for our youth. I believe children don't learn from people they don't like or respect, therefore
prior to promoting change, I engage in relationship-building activities and strong bonding moments. The ability to build
strong relationships builds the bond and the trust between educator and student. Many children struggle to trust peers
and adults, but with strong relationships the transition is easier.
My passion isn't always to change a student but to
improve upon the good qualities they already have and reduce the use of negative qualities. I build the foundation on
positive action equals positive rewards, while continuing to search for the “why” in the behavior. When able to discover
the “why” we can develop proactive ideas instead of reacting to negative actions. I believe every child is capable of
being a productive individual in society and therefore approach them as such. I love the process of development and
change. The idea of working with our youth to help them reach and develop goals is one of the leading factors in my
daily fulfillment.
"Every great accomlishment once seemed impossible, don't say you can't do it until you have tried it first." - Derrick Adams
Cherisse Parrish
Cherisse Parrish is a Licensed Social Worker with the state of Ohio. Ms. Parrish has gained much of her experience from working with children and family. Ms. Parrish began her career as an eligibility technician in 2006. Ms. Parrish later received her bachelors in criminal justice and transitioned to becoming a Children Services Intake Worker. Ms. Parrish has experience in assessing children at risk for child abuse and neglect. Ms. Parrish received her Master’s in Social Work in 2014. She was promoted within the Children Service field as an intake supervisor. Ms. Parrish has received multiple training in conflict resolution, trauma focused care, ethics, confidentiality and leadership. Ms. Parrish currently has a certification as a Mental Health First Aid instructor. Ms. Parrish understands the importance of family and service provider collaboration. Ms. Parrish has years of experienced within the community. Ms. Parrish has collaborated with Cinti Public Schools, Children Hospital , mental health providers across Hamilton County and Juvenile Court.
George Trice
Board Member
Brent B
Board Member
Kali Jones
Board Member
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