Center for Applied Research Solutions, Inc.

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Customized Trainings and Technical Assistance

The Center for Applied Research Solutions (CARS), formerly The EMT Group, administers the Mentoring Technical Assistance Contract that is funded through the California Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs (ADP). Customized telephone and onsite assistance to community and school-based mentoring programs that desire more personalized and intensive support than the workshops and trainings can provide is available by submitting a Mentoring TA Application Form. Once the application is received and reviewed, CARS will assign a consultant who will contact you to discuss the scope of the request and the timeframe  in which your organization needs to receive the assistance. CARS will confer with the consultant to determine the contractual agreement and to schedule the onsite TA dates with your organization.

Service Includes

PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT

• Startup Program Development
• Program Refinement
• Partnership Development
• Sustainability
• Marketing

PROGRAM DESIGN

• Youth Development
• Specific Populations

PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT

• Working with Mentors
• Working with Mentees
• Supporting the Match
• Developing Ongoing Evaluation

Who provides services?

CARS currently draws from a diverse pool of over 70 expert mentoring consultants located throughout California. Each consultant undergoes an application process and probationary period before being approved by CARS and the State for full membership in the Mentoring Technical Assistance consultant pool.

To apply for free onsite technical assistance for your program:

1. Click here to download a technical assistance application or call CARS at (916) 983-9506 to request one to be faxed or mailed.
   
   
2. Complete the request form. Be sure to clearly state your technical assistance requests and the desired outcomes you wish to result from the assistance.
   
   
3. Return the request form by fax to (916) 983-5738 or mail to:
   
   

   Center for Applied Research Solutions (CARS) 771 Oak Avenue Parkway, Suite 3 Folsom, CA 95630

4. Within two to three weeks, a specially selected consultant will contact you to learn more about your organization's needs and to initiate the assistance process.