Journeys© Mentoring Program

WHY MENTOR?

• Children Who Experience Foster Care are Susceptible to:
• Homelessness
• Quitting School
• Teen Pregnancy
• Drug Use
• Unemployment
• Gang Participation
• Incarceration
• Children With Mentors Have:
• Better Grades
• Fewer School Drop Outs
• Stronger, Healthier Relationships
• Reduced Aggressive Behaviors
• Increased Conflict Resolution Skills
• Higher Self Esteem
• Nationally:
• 45% of Mentored Teens are Less Likely to Use Drugs
• 59% of Mentored Teens Have Better Academic Performance
• 73% of Mentored Teens Achieve Higher Goals

WHO CAN BECOME A JOURNEYS© MENTOR?

JOURNEYS© Mentors must be at least 21 years of age, have a valid driver's license, agree to a background check and drug test. All mentors must participate in a 20-hour training program that will be held over a weekend (Friday night - Sunday afternoon). Mentors are caring adults who want to help make a difference in a vulnerable youth's life. Mentors agree to confidentiality and to participate in ongoing workshops.

HOW DO I BECOME A JOURNEYS© MENTOR?

• Contact Amanda to learn more about JOURNEYS foster youth mentoring at 834-9919 or amanda@fosterfriendsnc.org.
   
  Refreshments will be served. Briefings take place at FFNC's office, 603 Dolley Madison, Suite #204 (Eagle Family Clinic Building near Guilford College).
  See our flyer to learn more.


• Complete the Mentor Screening Process (Available at the Informational Meeting)


• Attend Mentor Training