
The Rewards of Mentoring
Research shows that kids mentored by a caring adult at an early age more successfully maneuver through life’s obstacles.
In a beautiful op-ed that recently appeared in the Orlando Sentinel, Legacy Mentor Afeefa Ayube shares her experience as one who has realized it is “in our power†to make a difference for kids in foster care by “volunteering time and support.â€
To read Afeefa’s byline, click here.
Embrace Families Legacy Mentor Program matches teens and young adults in the dependency system, ages 13-23, with positive role models in their community.
Mentors come from all walks of life, and do not serve the same role as a case manager or foster/adoptive parent. They have a very unique role that allows them to be a trusted friend, voice of encouragement and listening ear. Mentors spend quality time with their mentees, introducing them to activities that expand their horizons; often teaching life skills that are typically passed on by one’s mother or father; and listening to their stories with a compassionate heart.
What Afeefa realized through her journey as a mentor is that what kids who have experienced foster care most need is “someone who’s willing to stand by them through thick and thin.â€Â The gift of your time and attention can make a difference for generations to come.