The STARS Mentoring Project of Pima Prevention Partnership is a collaborative effort to provide best-practices mentoring for children of prisoners in Arizona. Pima Prevention Partnership, a non-profit agency, coordinates the program. Collaborators work diligently to meet the diverse needs of these children. Big Brothers Big Sisters agencies in Maricopa, Pima, Coconino, and Yavapai Counties recruit and screen volunteer mentors and provide case management services. K.A.R.E. Family Centers provide support services for children of prisoners (CIP) and their families. Prison Fellowship Ministries, Neighborhood Ministries, and Amachi help recruit and offer other faith-based support.

The STARS Mentoring Project provides:

• Statewide 1:1 mentoring for over 500 CIP (ages 5-15 years)
• Matches that meet at least 1 hour per week for at least 1 year
• Research-proven positive impacts on CIP school performance,communication skills, and self efficacy