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AMP Information
Disclaimer: All AMP forms should
be physically returned to Jefferson County Family Court or mailed. Please
complete your forms online only and refrain from saving any form to your
computer or submitting your forms electronically (via email), as it is an
insecure means of data transmission. Thank you.
Please
return or mail all forms to:
AMP
Program Administrator
120 2nd Court North
Birmingham, AL 35204
About Us
The
Jefferson County Family Court Adolescent Mentoring Program (AMP) provides a
one-on-one relationship between high-risk youth and caring adults in order to
reduce the youth’s further involvement in the court system, enhance family
functioning, and increase commitment to education/employment. Youth ages
11-18 years, residing in Jefferson County, are referred to AMP by their
probation Officers. Services are provided at no cost to the youth and are
funded through the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs.
Our Mission
AMP’s mission is to reduce juvenile
delinquency by facilitating the creation of one-on-one relationships between
high-risk youth and caring adults that are consistent and long lasting
allowing the youth to make positive life choices that enable them to maximize
their personal potential.
AMP Goals
- Reduce juvenile delinquency and gang
participation
- Improve academic performance
- Reduce school drop-out rates
- Develop strategies to recruit and
maintain mentors serving hard-to- reach populations
The Mentor
Commitment
Mentors will see youth a minimum of three
hours per week, including one face-to-face contact, and complete a six-month
commitment. The mentors will act as role models for the youth providing them
with support, encouragement, advice, and opportunities to gain new skills and
experiences.
Mentor Eligibility
Requirements
- Be at least 21 years of age
- Have never been accused, arrested,
charged, or convicted of child abuse or molestation
- Have a clean criminal history for a
period of seven years prior to application
- Not be a user of illicit drugs
- Not use alcohol or controlled
substances in an excessive or inappropriate manner
- Not have a child currently involved
in Jefferson County Family Court
- Must have reliable transportation,
valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance
Transportation
Policy
It is the policy
of AMP to allow mentors to transport mentees in their own private vehicles.
The program administrator must ensure that all mentors meet the following
criteria prior to transporting the mentee:
- All mentors must own a car or have
access to reliable insured transportation; all safety equipment
including blinkers, lights, brake and back-up lights, seat belts, tires,
and brakes must be in good operating condition.
- All mentors must possess a valid
driver’s license and present proof of auto insurance; a record of
insurance will be maintained in the mentor’s file and will be updated on
an annual basis.
- All mentors must undergo a driving
record check. Eligibility will be determined based on results.
- AMP requires that mentors obey all
traffic laws, and use seat belts and headlights at all times.
- Mentors must also avoid taking
medication or using any other substances that might impair their ability
to drive.
- If an accident occurs while the
mentor is engaged in mentoring, it should be reported to the program
administrator promptly.
- A copy of the
mentee’s health insurance information will be in the mentee’s case file
in case of emergency
Benefits
§ Personal
fulfillment through contribution to the community and individuals
§ Satisfaction
in helping someone mature, progress, and achieve goals
§ Training
sessions and group activities
§ Mileage
and expenses are tax deductible
§ Personal
ongoing support, supervision to help the match succeed
§
Mentee/mentor
group activities and participant recognition events
§
Monthly
stipend of fifty dollars
o
All
timesheets must be submitted on time in order to receive monthly stipend
Application
and Screening Process
§ Written
application
§ Driving
record check
§ Criminal
history check: state, child abuse and neglect registry, sexual offender
registry
§ Personal
interview
§ Provide
three personal references
§ Attend
mentor training
AMP
is an equal opportunity program. Minorities and Women are encouraged to apply
Contact Us
To become a mentor
with AMP contact:
Khadidr Jones-
Program Administrator
264-8161 or jonesk@jccal.org
Jamie Furman- Case
Manager
264-8156 or furmanj@jccal.org
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