mentors

FamilyForward Blog

Continuing to grow — long after the program ends

Mom W’s experience reminds us that change happens slowly. Many of the fruits of the FamilyForward program are not reaped until years later.

Breakfast gathering celebrates FamilyForward mentors

The breakfast gathering for FamilyForward mentors was a wonderful opportunity to thank them for their dedicated service to our families.

An unexpected gift from mentoring

Becoming mentors opened the door to the wonderful gift of an ongoing relationship between two families.

Mentoring makes FamilyForward unique

FamilyForward's unique mentoring program is one of the critical keys to families’ success as they work to break the cycle of poverty.

Mentors instill client confidence, encourage stability

FamilyForward mentors Susie Pierce and Tim Thompson provided the coaching and confidence-boosting their client needed to chart her own path.

Two-year program leads to long-term impact

Meg’s story is an example of the positive, long-term impact that FamilyForward can make in a family’s life.

In mentoring, relationships are key to success

The bonds formed among a pair of mentors and a single mom made all the difference as they partnered to improve the family's circumstances.

Single mom succeeds by setting goals

Weekly meetings with her volunteer mentors helped "Lori" identify the steps she needed to take to meet her short-term and long-term goals.

Parents find better jobs, thanks to coaching from mentors

Mentors were key to helping motivated parents find better jobs to provide for their family and future.