“A mentor is someone who sees more talent and ability within you, than you see in yourself, and helps bring it out of you.” – Bob Proctor
We asked current foster, kinship and adoptive parents about the mentors who have made a difference for the children in their homes. Here’s what they shared:
“When I was a single parent raising children, they had big brothers (or sister or a couple match) through the Big Brothers program. They had experiences that I was not able to give them and some became lifelong friends. Now that I am raising grands, they have found mentors through the Christian school they go to. Some even go to camp with them or do other activities that I can’t do.”
“We love YMCA and Royal Family Kids programs. Fantastic mentoring programs. Grandfamilies also has some great mentoring programs.”
“We have a social worker who comes twice a month and spends 1-on-1 time with our 6 year old. I think of her like her mentor; someone she can talk to. She has helped her a lot – helps her think of coping mechanisms for when she gets upset instead of destroying her toys, taught her to breathe, etc. I think she has benefitted from it.”
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