Power of Mentoring
“Continuing support through early adulthood leads to better long term outcomes for youth in foster care across the board – from education and employment to financial and housing security"
Todd Lloyd,
A senior policy associate with the Annie E. Casey Foundation
Testimonials
My mentor has helped me more than I could ever imagine. She's always checking up on me and senses when I am down. She has done more for me than my family ever has! I'm so grateful to have her as a mentor!
I just felt like I wanted some added support. My mentor is in touch with me every week and that consistency means a lot.
I not only have a good connection with my mentor, but he has helped connect me to the community more as well as other resources.
I wish a lot more of these young adults had mentors like you. They so desperately need it.
Types of things our mentors do
1. Meet with the mentees at least once a week to love, listen, guide
2. Career counseling, setting goals
3. Life skills training (I.e. budgeting, applying for jobs, interviewing, home management)
4. Connect young adults to resources