Family mentors help families set and achieve basic goals focused on such areas as building family strengths, developing parenting skills, or improving communication. They work with families and primary therapists, if applicable, to define and strengthen skills and resources that improve family resiliency. These programs allow parent to meet and discuss issues with other parents. Transportation and childcare are available to families to facilitate their attendance at support meetings. The length of service is typically three to 18 months.
Participation is voluntary and at no cost to the family.