The National Mentoring Resource Center reviews research on mentoring programs to help communities choose effective approaches. They rate programs as Effective, Promising, No Effects, or Insufficient Research based on scientific studies. The center has reviewed programs like Better Futures (helping foster youth prepare for college), Eisenhower Quantum Opportunities (year-round support for high-risk students), and community mental health mentoring.
Some programs show strong results in improving grades, graduation rates, and mental health. Others had mixed or no positive effects. Each review includes practical tips for organizations wanting to start or improve mentoring programs.
The reviews help youth development organizations, schools, and community groups make evidence-based decisions about which mentoring approaches work best for different populations and goals.