TA Mentoring Services, LLC: 760-771-7701 - [email protected] TA Mentoring Services, LLC
Noble Youth (Restorative Circles and Mentoring)
Scope of work
Expanded Learning Youth Leadership Vision
To enhance the quality of life for youth in San Bernardino County Selection Process - Approximately 400 Expanded Learning Program participants from Fontana Unified School District will be selected as Noble Youth participants. Participants in grades six, seven, and eight can also request to be part of the program during recruitment period.
Selection of Participants- Participants recruited for the Noble Youth Program must have not participated in the program before.
Advanced Noble Youth (NY)- TA Mentoring Services would like to offer an advanced Noble Youth Program for participants that have completed the first part and have received a certificate. The advanced will offer hands-on experience in creating a talking piece, necklace, a mask, and a shield offering the participants an opportunity to learn more about themselves and their peers. (12-sessions)
Desired Outcomes- Noble Youth is a character-building rite of passage program designed to promote positive behavior and contribute to a healthier school climate.
Through the FELP program, participants will help foster a positive school environment, strengthen leadership skills, build supportive peer relationships in the after-school program, and develop a stronger sense of community among participants, FELP staff, and the broader Fontana community.
Mentoring - TA Mentoring Services will provide 1 on 1 mentoring to participants in the FELP Program. Mentors will interact, participate, and follow up with participants throughout the After School Program. Mentors will help provide support for selected participants. Mentors will be available during FELP programming times.
Desired Outcomes- 1 on1 mentoring will support healthy youth development, build resilience and confidence amongst participants in the FELP Program. Furthermore, participants will receive feedback from their sessions to support personal growth.
Cost to Participants - There is no cost to participants; Fontana Expanded Learning Program (FELP) will cover costs through the after-school program. (See below for cost to FELP)
Curriculum - The program uses the “Joven Noble” (Noble Youth) Advanced curriculum, a character development and rites of passage program. It teaches important values and life skills that support participants at school, at home, and in the community. Developed by the National Compadres Network, the curriculum is evidence-based.
TA Mentoring Services, LLC: 760-771-7701 - [email protected] Staff Follow-Up – TA Mentoring Services, LLC will provide ongoing check-ins with site staff. Mentors will track and record participant attendance for each session of the 10 sessions.
FELP Training- TA Mentoring Services staff will attend summer training for FELP staff in preparation for the following school year.
Informational Sessions with Parents - Participants will attend an informational session with their parents to outline the objectives of the program and review guidelines and expectations.
Sessions with Participant s - Participants will complete 10 curriculum -based sessions designed to strengthen self-awareness, relationships, decision-making, and overall youth development.
• Healthy Youth
Development
• Defining Palabra
• Identity
• Healthy Relationships
• Anger Management
• Who Are You?
• Violence Prevention
• Substance Abuse Prevention
• Goal Setting and Decision-
Making
• Conflict
Resolution
Ceremony- TA Mentoring Services will be responsible for all costs/equipment/materials associated with rites of passage ceremonies.
Contract Start/End – September 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027
Services provided - Fontana Expanded Learning Program (FELP)
TA Mentoring Services, LLC fee includes
:
• 10 sessions (each cohort)
• Up to 400 participants served (3 cohorts at each site) • FELP staff members will attend Noble Youth sessions
• Train staff in Restorative Practice circles.
• Parent informational meetings at each site or through Zoom • Follow-up calls/meetings with participants and parents • Develop outreach materials in partnership with Fontana Expanded Learning Program staff.
• Three celebrations for program participants in Noble Youth - Food will be provided.
• Sweatshirts, bracelets and backpacks are provided for participants. • Planning and implementation
• Summary report on program outcomes
TA Mentoring Services, LLC: 760-771-7701 - [email protected] • Presentation to Fontana Expanded Learning Program staff on program implementation.
• Will support City of Fontana efforts to collect data based on evaluation outcomes agreed to collectively.
In-kind services – Fontana Expanded Learning Program will provide a space for three ceremonies, certificates, and decorations.
This fee includes attending all meeting requests by the Fontana Expanded Learning Program staff.
Total Cost: $300,000
Program Schedule
Cohort 1
• Recruitment September 1-14
• Program dates: Monday, September 14 to Friday, December 4, 2026 • Ceremony: Friday, December 4, 2026
Cohort 2
• Recruitment: December 7–18, 2026
• Program begins: January 12, 2027
• Ceremony: Friday, March 19, 2027
Cohort 3
• Recruitment: Ongoing
• Program dates: March 29 to May 27, 2027
• Ceremony: Friday, May 14, 2027
• End of program: May 27, 202
Program Budget
Program Budget (based on up to 400 youth served):
Item Total
Sweatshirts, Backpacks,
Notebooks, Bracelets, Certificates $50,000 Ceremony Fee $30,000 TA Mentoring Services, LLC: 760-771-7701 - [email protected] Training, Special Meetings,
Program Evaluation
$10,000
1 - Facilitator Lead (Program
Manager) $90,000 2 Assistant Facilitators (Mentors) $120,000 Cost per participant (400) $750.00
Total $300,000
Program Materials - Sweatshirts and backpacks, Notebooks are presented to participants once they complete the program.
Bracelets - Presented to each participant.
Ceremonies - At the end of each cohort, participants are invited to attend the ceremony. Food, cake, and drinks are provided for participants and their families.
Training - We would like to bring in organizations to provide additional training to Fontana Expanded Learning Program (FELP) staff. This would include additional meetings, evaluation and training requested by FELP.
Facilitator - Provide oversight and program implementation.
Assistant Facilitators - Provide program support to school sites and help staff with implementation.
Program cost per participant- FELP covers the cost at $750.00 per participant