Juvenile Probation Supervisor Tarin Chapin, alongside Juvenile Probation Officers Nichole Emrich and Dominique Frease (along with others working for probation), implemented a pilot project for youth in McCook to pair juveniles on probation with mentors. The Thrive Mentorship Program has provided youth with an opportunity to set goals and improve self-esteem. The purpose of the program is for mentors to assist youth in maintaining stability while remaining in their community. Chapin, Emrich, and Frease have exceeded their usual probation duties to help implement this new program.

Chapin, Emrich, and Frease, we commend your superb efforts to improve services to youth in rural areas!