Section 2100.
2100. (a) The Legislature finds and declares that California’s children are growing up under conditions of great stress that are resulting in devastating effects on their development and well-being. Structural changes in society, including the breakdown in the traditional family and erosion of neighborhood community support networks, have taken a toll on their welfare, self-esteem, and […]
Section 2104.
2104. For purposes of this chapter, the following definitions apply: (a) “At-risk youth” means an individual under 21 years of age whose environment increases their chance of academic failure, alcohol and other drug use, involvement in the criminal justice system, or teen pregnancy. (b) “Mentoring” means a relationship over a period of time in which caring and […]
Section 2106.
2106. It is the intent of the Legislature that all youth mentoring programs shall be afforded all of the following: (a) The adoption of quality assurance standards by school- and community-based mentor programs. (b) The provision of mentor program technical assistance. (c) The provision of technical assistance to any organization that wishes to improve youth-adult relationships. (d) The provision […]