november news

"Don't wait until you are perfect to be a mentor. By then all your teeth will have fallen out and no one will be able to understand you." - Ele Parott, Transforming Together

holiday party

Safe Families PLUS is excited to host a Holiday Party for all of our mentors and mentees! Join us for a special time of connection, good food, games, ornament decorating, and for youth to pick up their luggage from the drive. Mentors and mentees looking for more information can reach out to their mentor coach. We would love to see you there!

luggage drive update

A huge thank you to Calvary Baptist Church for your incredible generosity in collecting over 100 pieces of luggage for our youth! These pieces of luggage will be distributed to PLUS youth at our upcoming Holiday Party.

mentor/mentee outing ideas

Free & Low Cost Things to do:
Explore this list of fun, simple, and budget-friendly activities mentors and mentees can enjoy together.

Teen Events in Chicago: 
Here is a list of teen-friendly events happening at Park Districts and other community spots around the city. These are great opportunities for mentees to try something new, hang out in a safe space, and enjoy what their community has to offer.

Mentor resources

Understanding Complex Trauma
This Guide to Understanding Complex Trauma offers essential information relevant to many of the youth and young adults we walk alongside. Learn what complex trauma is, the common signs, how it impacts individuals, and best practices for supporting those who have endured complex trauma.

Podcast:
The Stable Moments Podcasts discusses all things related to the foster care system and early childhood trauma. They have many episodes on mentorship as well, including “What is Trauma-Informed Mentorship?” We recommend a listen!