Mentoring
Your guidance today can create stability tomorrow.
Why Mentor?
Provide support to young adults facing housing instability
Share life skills, career advice, and encouragement
Build a lasting, positive relationship
Give back to your community in a meaningful way
Who We're Looking For:
Adults 21+ who can commit to consistent mentoring Individuals with the ability and desire for connection.
Listeners, encouragers, and positive role models
No special degree required-just patience, compassion, and reliability Individuals with flexibility and availability
What You'll Receive:
Training and ongoing support
Resources to guide your mentoring journey
A chance to change the trajectory of a young adult's life
Apply To Be A Mentor
Traditional Mentoring
Traditional mentors are individuals over 21 who have gained experience in life skills, careers, and various aspects of independence. Trained by Partnership 4 Hope, these mentors are equipped to comprehend the experiences, perspectives, and challenges faced by young adult former foster youths. The organization pairs mentors with mentees and provides guidance from leadership to cultivate a positive and supportive relationship, aiding former foster youth in developing essential independent living skills.
Peer Mentoring
The Peer Mentoring Program aims to strengthen our mentoring initiatives and create opportunities that empower young adults with live experience with foster care or housing instability.
About Peer Mentors
Age Range: Peer mentors are young adults between the ages of 19 and 26.
Qualifications: They are selected based on their maturity and substantial life experiences, often stemming from hardships or their own involvement in the foster care system.
Selection Process: Mentors are identified through recommendations from case workers and must meet specific life experience criteria.
Training: These mentors receive leadership training from Partnership 4 Hope to ensure they are well-prepared for their roles.