Eligibility

Who ROOTED is for.

ROOTED is designed exclusively for Medicaid recipients in Columbus, Ohio. If your young man meets the criteria below, we'd love to hear from you.

Eligibility criteria

  • Boys ages 14 through 16
  • Active Medicaid coverage
  • Residing in or near Columbus, Ohio
  • Open to participating in mentorship and therapy sessions

What it costs

ROOTED is Medicaid-approved. There is no out-of-pocket cost for eligible families. Our team handles the coordination so you can focus on your young man's growth.

How to enroll

Step 01

Reach out

Send us a message with your young man's name, age, and Medicaid status — or have a caseworker contact us on his behalf.

Step 02

Intake conversation

We meet with you and your young man to understand his goals, needs, and what kind of support will help him most.

Step 03

Welcome & onboarding

Once enrolled, he's matched with a mentor and begins his behavioral-health and mentorship sessions in a structured weekly rhythm.