Join The Permanency Mentor Program
Empower With Heart
Thank you for considering the role of a Permanency Mentor with Gilliard & Co.’s Independent Living Program. Your willingness to offer your heart, time, and resources can significantly impact the lives of the young adults we cherish. We believe in fostering relationships built on authenticity, community, and love, ensuring our young adults receive the highest quality of support.
Principles & Goals
Foundation of Permanency Mentor Program
Our program aims to forge lasting bonds between caring adults and young adults aging out of foster care, enhancing their well-being and sense of belonging. We strive to:
Cultivate enduring relationships with caring adults to boost positive life outcomes.
Secure a trusted adult connection for young adults transitioning from foster care.
Design a support system tailored to the unique dynamics of each mentor-mentee relationship.
Establish lifelong, kin-like relationships that offer unwavering support and guidance.
Steps to Get Involved
Becoming a Permanency Mentor
Submit a Volunteer Form via the Gilliard & Co. website.
Get paired with a mentee who is ready to make a difference.
Permanency Mentor
The Role and Commitments
As a mentor, you pledge to be a permanent, positive force in the lives of our young adults, offering
Support for personal and professional endeavors.
Guidance on life skills and wisdom.
Participation in special occasions like holidays and birthdays.
Assistance with transportation and outings.
Collaboration with our team to track and encourage the progress and success of your mentee.
Mentor-Mentee Matching Process
Mentors are thoughtfully paired with mentees by our program’s Director, alongside the HSP and Permanency Mentor Program Coordinator, based on a comprehensive assessment of the young adult’s long-term development needs. This ensures a meaningful and supportive relationship tailored to the unique requirements of each young adult in our care.
Your role as a Permanency Mentor is invaluable. You can offer stability, love, and guidance through your dedication, shaping the futures of those we serve. Together, we can create a network of unwavering support and opportunity for young adults transitioning from foster care into the next chapter of their lives.