DE SCR8

Designates January 2023 as "National Mentoring Month" in Delaware.

Recognizes mentoring as an evidence-based practice that supports young people across all demographics and backgrounds.

Acknowledges that mentoring programs improve mental well-being, academic achievement, school engagement, self-esteem, and career exploration.

Notes that mentoring is particularly beneficial for at-risk youth, including foster youth and those in the juvenile justice system, addressing multiple risk factors simultaneously.

Identifies a "mentoring gap" where one-third of young people lack outside guidance and support, calling for collaboration among private, public, and nonprofit sectors to expand mentoring programs.