JUNE news

support for mentors

“There’s no such thing as a perfect person, but with dedication and compassion, you can be the perfect mentor to a youth in foster care.”

A a mentor, you are never expected to have all of the answers. All that is required is to continue to show up for your mentee as your genuine self, and journey alongside them. Safe Families PLUS aims to support our mentors with the resources, tools, and coaching to handle concerns that may arise in any given match. You are never alone as a mentor, and always have your Mentor Coach to lean on for additional support.

anxiety resource

As mentors, we can model healthy coping mechanisms for our mentees. Try this Anxiety Brain Dump tool with your mentee, and pick a few of the coping skills to try together on a next outing!