America’s Buffalo Soldiers have developed a mentoring program for culturally diverse young men and women between the ages of seven (7) and seventeen (17).

ABSRA’s Mentoring program is a Rito-de-Pasaje, (Right-of-Passage) for thirteen (13) weeks in the beginning. If the child can acquire the number of points (400 out of 600) to graduate, he or she can become a member of America’s Buffalo Soldiers’ distinguished Jr. Division.

ABSRA’s Mentoring program continues to assists young people with the following ten (10) components while participating in on-going exercises, trips and events until his or her 18^th birthday:

• A sense of safety & structure

• A sense of independence & control over one’s life

• A sense of health & physical competence

• A sense of self-worth & social contribution

• A sense of vocational competence

• A sense of cognitive & creative competence

• A sense of belonging & membership

• A sense of personal & social competence

• A sense of citizenship competence

• A sense of closeness & interpersonal relationships within an Ecclesiastic arena

America’s Buffalo Soldiers Jr. Division is managed by ABSRA’s Sr. Division under the heading "Caring Adults Providing Support And Guidance", (CAPSAG).

All of ABSRA’s Mentoring candidates wear a Black Baseball Cap, Black Sweat Top, Black Sweat Bottom, Black Combat Boots or Black High Top Tennis Shoes and Red Bandana during a thirteen (13) week-end program that consists of 190+ hours in the following areas prior to membership consideration:

ABSRA’s Mentoring program develops strong minds, bodies and spirit. In addition, America’s Buffalo Soldiers Mentoring program develops dexterity, flexibility, team work, desire, dedication, discipline, self-reliance and love. ABSRA’s Mentoring also helps develop the ability to contribute to his or her home, church, school or job with respect for themselves and others in a positive way.