Mentoring Matters Foster Youth

Mentoring Matters for Foster Youth

Make a difference for a young person in foster care, creating connection and hope as part of our volunteer mentoring community. Group activities help develop a sense of belonging and a network of support. Because relationships get results!

ACH's Mentoring Initiative is a network of supportivevolunteers that helps young people aging out of foster care by providing a sense of belonging and connection. Volunteer mentors build relationships by participating in group events and activities with teens and young adults at ACH Child and Family Services.

If you are: easy-going and friendly, patient and reliable, a good listener and willing to get out of your comfort zone, you can make a difference for young people aging out of foster care!

Mentoring groups meet twice per month on alternating Tuesdays from 7-9 pm in Fort Worth. Volunteers must be at least 25 years old, able to pass a full background check and drug screen, and commit for a minimum of one year.

• Are warm and accepting, natural "connectors" willing to get out of their comfort zone
• Spend 4-6 hours a month with youth and young adults aging out of foster care.
• Commit to being part of a diverse group of caring, committed, and open-minded volunteers for a minimum of one year.
• Participate in group events to help develop natural connections with mentees.
• Engage in intensive training and support.
• Be 25 years or older.
• Complete application, background check & drug screen.
• Commit to at least one year.
• Be open to working with and affirming all young people, regardless of race, disability, gender identity and sexual orientation.
• Participate in required trainings prior to and during the program.

Minimum 1 year commitment, 4-6 hours per month (every other Tuesday evening from 7-9 pm plus occasional weekend afternoons).