July is here! Check out our Community Partner Highlight, WNBA Games Update, Resources including: our Mentor Support Group, a free training on Adopting a Mentoring Mindset, "The Belonging Wound" article, and an opportunity to reflect.

This month, we’re excited to share about the upcoming WNBA Chicago Sky outings, and resources including: Summer Outing Ideas for you and your Mentee, Mentor Support Groups, a Lunch & Learn Opportunity, and 10 Tips for Crisis Prevention.

May is both National Foster Care Month and Mental Health Awareness Month! Read more about why these recognitions are especially meaningful to PLUS, along with additional mental health resources and program updates.

April is Volunteer Appreciation Month! Thank you to all of our wonderful volunteer mentors.

Read more here about the WNBA Chicago Sky games registration, our April 2026 Mentor Support Group, and resources including: a podcast on Healing through Connection, and a free online Mental Health First Aid training.

Exciting opportunities are coming up for you and your mentee to attend 5 Chicago Sky games for free with Safe Families PLUS — you won’t want to miss this!

Read on for additional info about our Mentor Support Groups, and a word of encouragement to our mentors.

This month, we have some great resources to share with you including The Black Foster Youth Handbook, a Free Virtual Lunch & Learn, and a research spotlight on The Importance of Mentoring Relationships for Youth in Care!

We’re excited to share the launch of our virtual Mentor Support Groups, resources for supporting your mentee, and some Free/Low-cost Outing Ideas!

Click here to read more about our 2025 reflections, Holiday Party, and Why our Mentors Matter!

Read more about our upcoming Holiday Party, Luggage Drive update, mentor/mentee Outing Ideas, and more mentor resources!

Read more about the upcoming Luggage Drive & Fall Fest for our youth, a word from our new Program Director, Teens in the Park, and the You Can Mentor Podcast!