Mansfield Youth Services Big Friends
Mansfield Youth Services Big Friends program encourage social and academic enrichment through one-on-one and small group interactions. Big Friends is designed to provide activities that enhance physical, emotional, and social growth. Children learn to resolve conflict and develop skills needed for successful future group interaction.
E-Mail: uconn.co.bigfriends@gmail.com
Mansfield Youth Services PAWS
PAWS supports elementary-aged children who have opted to participate due to identified stressors, a desire to have a positive role model, and/or have enjoyed the program in previous years. The program helps normalize feelings, provide support, build friendships and help students develop coping skills to handle changes and stress in their lives. PAWS offers a critical support system that serves to equip children with tools that foster resilience.
E-Mail: uconn.co.cope@gmail.com
Mansfield Middle School Tutoring
Mansfield Middle School Tutoring provides one-on-one or small group assistance to students grades 5th – 8th. Through in-class and homework support in all academic disciplines, volunteers contribute to the educational attainment of local youth and serve as mentors.
E-Mail: uconn.co.mms@gmail.com