HELP A FOSTER YOUTH BECOME SUCCESSFUL

Foster Care Facts Nearly one hundred times a day, a child in California is placed in foster care

Too often, however, the children in foster lag behind national standards in relation to the minimal care and protection we strive to achieve for children. As a result, youth in foster care often transition into adulthood without the tools and support they need to thrive.

• in California, there are over 60,000 children in the foster care system.
• Many children in California’s foster care system experience frequent placement changes. Children who are in foster care for 24 months

MENTORS that are kind, caring, non-judgmental and open to learn can change the trajectory of a kid in foster care.

Be A Mentor, Inc. has been positively interacting with youth since its founding in 1992 and continues to connect youth with dedicated volunteer adults throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. We provide a direct mentoring service to youth (such as those in foster care; with incarcerated parents; susceptible to gang participation, drug/alcohol abuse or teen parenting; homeless/in transition or academically struggling).

This is an in-person mentoring program. You will spend most of your time in the community with your mentee exploring, talking, and learning about their needs. 1 to 1 mentoring gives students more opportunities for success regardless of their background. It’s especially important for youth who may not have consistent adults in their lives to connect with.

All mentors are required to complete a background check and trainings. Our mentoring coordinator will be available for support throughout the program. We ask that you commit to at least 1 hour per week for a full calendar year. Consistency is important to build trust between you and your mentee.

Please reach out to sbrooke@beamentor.org with any questions.