CORE Program

CORE PROGRAM

PROGRAMS

SOAR’s CORE Program provides mobile, trauma-informed, and relationship-centered mentorship for adolescents navigating justice involvement, school disengagement, or life instability. CORE focuses on meeting youth where they are, building trust, and helping them discover healthy pathways through coaching,experiential activities, and connection to community.


Areas of Focus:

1. Emotional Regulation & Coping Skills

2. Education Advocacy & Engagement

3. Positive Peer & Family Relationships

  4. Connection to Culture & Community

          5. Strengthening Identity & Self-Confidence

    6. Healthy Alternatives to Risky Behavior 

Experiential Activities

Education Support & Advocacy

Adolescent Coaching

Community Service

Expectations & Safety Standards: 

  • Attendance: Regular attendance is expected. If a youth misses 3 sessions, a review will be scheduled.
  • Communication: Coaches confirm sessions via phone/text 24-hours & 1-hour prior to scheduled time. No-call, no-shows may result in suspended services.
  • Transportation: Provided for in-person sessions if arranged in advance.
  • Safety: Youth must remain with their Coach during sessions. Staff may call for emergency services if safety concerns arise.
  • Confidentiality: Personal information is protected except in cases of safety concerns (e.g., harm to self or others, abuse).


CORE Program Impacts:


  • 87% of youth demonstrated improvement in emotional regulation and social skills.
  • 92% of families reported increased satisfaction with their youth’s ability to manage life challenges.
  • 70% of youth participated in two or more service types, highlighting engagement across mentorship and group supports.
  • Youth have shown increased school engagement, emotional stability, and positive relationships with adults.


Resilience in Action:

  1. Creating safe, trusting relationships with consistent adult coaches
  2. Encouraging self-reflection and emotional awareness
  3. Engaging youth in experiential activities that build confidence, problem-solving, and perseverance
  4. Supporting them through moments of failure, frustration, and success
  5. Helping them develop purpose, voice, and agency in their lives


Program Activities:



  1. INDIVIDUAL ADOLESCENT COACHING: Youth work 1:1 with a Coach in their community, home, or school to: 
  • Set personal and academic goals 
  • Practice social-emotional skills
  • Navigate tough life situations
  • Build trust and find purpose
  • Sessions may be in person or virtual depending on youth preference and goals.



2. EXPERIENTIAL ACTIVITIES: Small group events focus on:

  • Team building
  • Communication and trust
  • Healthy relationship skills
  • Joy and self-discovery through play and challenge
  • These events support growth in confidence, emotional awareness, and positive connection with peers.


Download our CORE Program brochure!