Improving outcomes for students in the Durham communITY
Providing programs focused on academic success, social-emotional well-being, and leadership.
Mission
Durham Dreams Youth Mentorship Foundation improves outcomes for students in Durham County by providing programs that focus on academic success, social-emotional well-being, and leadership.
Proven Effective
Durham Dreams tracks the success and outcomes of each student using rigorous quality standards. Nationally, through independent studies, it is proven that we offer a cost-effective model and evidence-based model for dropout prevention.
Our model has all the essential components to ensure a comprehensive approach to identifying strengths and barriers, target services to match unique needs, and ensure positive impacts for students served.
This model provides the foundation for success while emphasizing the flexibility necessary to understand and address the unique needs of local students through the intentional coordination of community resources and supports.