Mentor me, mentor me!
Mentor Me matches children between the ages of 6 to 17 with a reliable adult mentor who will help your child set and meet goals, stand-up to peer pressure, make good choices and gain confidence. Each Mentor is asked to commit to at least one year worth of mentoring and have weekly contact.
The impact of having a mentor in a child's life can be significant
A survey of children involved in the Forsyth County program in 2006, their parent/guardian their Mentor and their teachers indicated that in the categories evaluated:
--81% showed improvement in their self-confidence / self-esteem levels
--92% maintained or showed improvement in behavior and academic performance
|Our mentoring program will provide a stable relationship for your son or daughter with a dependable volunteer mentor from your community. A Mentor is someone your child can learn from and look up to; someone who can devote special one-to-one time to your child and give encouragement and motivation to reach life goals. |
To enroll your child:
STEP 1: Attend the Parent/Guardian Training Session
Click here for more information about what it means to have a mentor