BE A MENTOR.
Make a difference in a child's life.
What does a Mentor Look Like?
Mentors are caring, mature adults who are 25 years or
older. Each volunteer must pass a background check
and interview. Mentors are then matched with a youth
on the cusp of aging out of foster care.
Mentors can also serve as “anchor families” to young
adults living independently, providing a support
network where there may be none.
What Mentoring Looks Like:
• Meeting over coffee or sharing a meal
• Exploring the city or getting out in nature
• Texting and phone calls
• Celebrating holidays and birthdays
• Providing advice
• Teaching a new life skill like banking
• Providing transportation
• Storing belongings
“I'm thankful to Safe Families Plus for bringing Jenn and me together. We met nearly 4 years ago, and I have enjoyed every moment with her. She is one of the most extraordinary people I know. She's taught me many valuable things and inspires me to better myself. And I just look forward to seeing what the future holds for us!”
-Tania, Mentee, 21
iNSPIRE OUR YOUTH.
"Mentoring through Safe Families offers the opportunity to extend a great amount of care, grace, and stability to someone who has not had much of that yet in life. I'm still in the first year with my mentee so I know it will take time to gain her trust and confidence, but I can't wait to see the person she's already starting to become and all that lies ahead for her and her daughter in the future. It also makes me grateful for the love and support I've received from others along my journey."
-Sarah, Mentor