The Truancy Prevention Program (TPP) is currently recruiting volunteers!
The next 10-week mentoring cohort begins in early September, with a new cohort starting in late January, so sign up to be part of this amazing program today!
As a part of the crime prevention initiatives established by the State’s Attorney’s Office, TPP works to improve attendance in Montgomery County by discovering the root causes of truancy and assisting students and their families with issues that impact attendance. The program currently serves in 25 middle schools and 2 high schools and is looking to expand to every middle school in Montgomery County. Volunteers are needed to make it happen!
Serving as a volunteer mentor is a rewarding experience and a great way to give back to your community.
The program entails:
-a 10-week commitment of 2-3 hours a week during weekday business hours
-sessions are held once a week on either Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays
-sessions start at either 8:30 am, 9am, 12:30 pm or 1 pm depending on the school
Students who are chronically absent are selected by schools to be a part of the program. Students who complete the program successfully are invited to a graduation ceremony at the end of the semester. Mentors are invited to the ceremony and are able to see the difference the program has made for the students they've worked with and their proud families as they gather to celebrate their success.
More information about the program can be found at the links below:
NBC 4 News Coverage:
Fox 5 News Coverage:
https://www.fox5dc.com/video/116946
TPP Informational YouTube Video:
TPP Website:
https://montgomerycountymd.gov/sao/other/truancyprogram.html
For more information, please contact Rebecca Marcolini at 240-777-7370 or Rebecca.Marcolini@MontgomeryCountyMD.gov.
