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CROSSROADS FAQ:

Q) What are some of the activities mentors can provide for their assigned child?

A) Many times, CROSSROADS mentors are the only visitors that these children have while they are placed in the probation facilities. Mentors are allowed to play cards, games, read and just be a listening ear for their assigned youth.  The youth are required to stay on the campus of the facility they are living at and cannot leave with a volunteer for any reason. 

Q) What are the requirements to become a mentor with CROSSROADS?

          A) 21 years of age, complete application packet and provide copies of your driver's license and auto insurance,   

              submit  to a background check and fingerprinting process and attend a training and orientation class

Q) How long does it take to process my application?

A) Approximately 2-4 weeks.  This largely depends on how quickly you can schedule a time to be fingerprinted.

Q) Where do volunteers perform their mentoring duties?

A) The areas for volunteering include:

1. Burnett-Bayland Reception Center -  6500A Chimney Rock  (59/Gulfton area)

2. Detention Center - 1200 Congress (Downtown)

3. Krause Center - 5638 Medical Center Drive (I-10 and Pin Oak in Katy)

4. Harris County Leadership Academy - 9120 Katy Hockley Road (between I-10 and 290)

5. Harris County Youth Village - 210 J.W. Mills Dr. (Seabrook area)
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Q) How often is a volunteer required to meet with their assigned youth?

          A) We ask a mentor to visit at least 1 hour a week

Q) When does a volunteer mentor during the week?

          A) Mentors are allowed to visit their assigned youth during the evenings and weekends.  Exact times vary with the facility.

Q) Are volunteers limited to one volunteer area at only one facility?

A) No. Volunteers are given the choice to follow the youth if they are transferred to another facility as long as it is one we already send volunteers to.

Q) Does CROSSROADS only serve children in the custody of Harris County Juvenile Probation?

A) Yes.  We only accept referrals from a Harris County Juvenile Probation Officer.  Also, the assignment is only active with CROSSROADS as long as the youth is on an active probation.

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