Link to their life.. by being an Adult Mentor

“Linking to the life” of an at-risk or aging-out youth means choosing to be a part of their life.
It means being there if they need advice or a strong shoulder or a patient ear.
It means they have a place to go for the holidays and they have someone to call to share good news.
It means saying they won’t be in this alone.

Imagine being young and alone…

On your birthday or a holiday and having no one to enjoy it with.
Getting ready for college or a big job interview and having no one to talk you through your nerves and insecurity.
Making a mistake with your finances and having no one to help you.
Getting married and having no one to celebrate with you.
Experiencing a crisis like being sick, having a car accident, or losing a job and having no one to walk with you through it.

All of us have experienced times when we needed help, a time when we needed a shoulder to cry on, a hand to help lift us up, or a cheer when we succeeded. For most of us, this comes from our family. For those who don’t have family, they also don’t have the support, help, and encouragement in the good and bad times of life.

Do you have what it takes to be a Second Shift F.A.M. mentor?

Do you want to make a difference in the world?
Are you a stable, healthy, caring individual or couple over the age of 25?

Do you have the ability to connect?

Building a dependable, stable, and healthy connection with a young person who doesn’t have anyone is the goal. Our program is based on creating long term, stable adult connections for young adults who don’t have dependable, healthy family relationships.

Do you have the time?

Relationships require intentional time and attention. Mentoring Families usually have jobs and families but they also need to be available to give their young adult time and attention. Linking to a life, like any relationship, isn’t always convenient. An overly full schedule or a lot of travel may not allow you to be an available mentor.

Do you have a desire for connection?

As a mentor, you will carry the responsibility and accountability to build a successful connection. It’s important that our mentors accept the responsibility of being relationally invested in the new connection so that it can grow.

Do you want to learn?

Our mentors not only attend an initial trauma-informed training to learn about the experience and impact of foster care, but they continue their mentor education in a supportive one-to-one relationship with a Client Care Advocate and continuing education courses a couple of times per year.

Can you make a commitment?

Our ultimate goal is to facilitate connection between a young. adult and their mentor, and for that connection to last. Family isn’t always defined by blood or even by adoption . Family can be who is in your corner or who has your back.

Are you ready to Link to a Life?

The Steps to Become a Mentor

STEP ONE

Fill Out The Form

Complete an interest form to let us know that you would like to link to the life of a young person.

fill out the form

STEP TWO

Attend the Event

Attend an Orientation & Training event. Training is offered every month (January – October) more information will be sent to you as classes are open for registration.

STEP THREE

Application

All Mentoring individuals and couples are required to complete an application, an interview, a profile letter (to be shared with potential mentees) and allow for a background check.

STEP FOUR

Match

You will be mutually matched when there is a young adult that fits your profile.

STEP Five

Connect

Connect and begin to build a relationship!

STEP six

Continue

Continue to learn. You will meet with a Client Care Advocate regularly and will have opportunity to engage in support meetings and continuing education opportunities.

Don’t feel ready to be a mentor?… Click here to learn of other ways to plug in at Second Shift and make a difference!

Link to their life.. by being an Adult Mentor

Imagine being young and alone…

Do you have what it takes to be a Second Shift F.A.M. mentor?

Are you ready to Link to a Life?

The Steps to Become a Mentor

Fill Out The Form

Attend the Event

Application

Match

Connect

Continue

Watch our
video to learn
“10 Reasons to Link to the Life of a Youth!”

Use the form below or call to learn more about opportunities

to make a difference in the life of a young person.

Link to their life.. by being an Adult Mentor

Imagine being young and alone…

Do you have what it takes to be a Second Shift F.A.M. mentor?

Are you ready to Link to a Life?

The Steps to Become a Mentor

Fill Out The Form

Attend the Event

Application

Match

Connect

Continue

Watch our video to learn “10 Reasons to Link to the Life of a Youth!”

Use the form below or call to learn more about opportunities

to make a difference in the life of a young person.

Watch our
video to learn
“10 Reasons to Link to the Life of a Youth!”