Studies indicate that approximately one half of children in foster care never even finish high school. Without an education, the possibilities of a positive future are minimal. If early interventions such as mentoring are not implemented, these vulnerable children will be at an even higher risk for dropout, unemployment and homelessness. When and Where Mentoring takes place for a minimum of four hours each month for at least one full academic year at one of Mentoring USA's Foster Care sites, which can be at a school, community center, residential facility, group home, or foster care agency. At each site, the mentoring occurs on a specific day and time, and it always occurs under the direct supervision of a trained site coordinator.
Mentors receive both an initial orientation and training and also ongoing support.
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