BE A "NO-MATTER-WHAT" KIND OF PERSON:
Thank you so much for your interest in becoming a Gilliard and Company Permanency Mentor for young adults in our Independent Living Program! It’s because of hearts like yours, we are able to provide top quality care for the young adults we serve. It’s our goal to ensure that the support we provide for our young adults is that of authenticity, community, and love. Mentors serve as a secondary source of support to our young adults, providing encouragement, wisdom, and the consistent meaningful gift of your time and resources. Whether behind-the-scenes or fully engaged, your presence in the lives of your assigned mentee will be impactful.
permanency mentor program
founding principles:
Permanency Mentor Program Goals
- Develop relational permanency with caring adults to improve positive well-being outcomes.
- Establish a trusted and significant adult connection as they age out of the foster care system.
- Create a personalized, agreed-upon support structure unique to the young adult and mentor’s relationship.
- Build a life-long, kin-like commitment and relationship between the young adult and the supportive adult.
How Do I Become a Permanency Mentor?
- Complete a Volunteer Form from the G&Co Website
- Complete a background check within 14 days of volunteer form submission (at your expense) and submit results to info@gilliardandcompany.org or to G&Co’s office
- Complete the Trauma Informed Care Training and score a minimum of 70% within 30 days of the volunteer form submission
- Watch “A Child of the State” Ted Talk
- Complete Mentor Program Onboarding Training
- Be assigned mentee
Responsibility/ Commitments of a Permanency Mentor?
- Make a pledge to become permanent supportive figure in our young adult's lives.
- Take assigned mentee(s) on outings.
- Assist with commute/travel to designated destinations.
- Be emotionally supportive and encouraging of their pursuits.
- Introduce/Support valuable life skills and wisdom to your assigned young adults.
- Contribute to holiday and birthday giving.
- Partner with Independent Living Program to ensure young adult’s progress and success of goals and program responsibilities.
How are Permanency Mentors assigned?
Mentors are assigned through the ILP program’s Director, HSP and Permanency Mentor Program Coordinator based on the assessed framework of the youth’s lifelong development and needs. Assigned mentor will work closely with prospective youth to ensure that they understand the specific needs of older youth in care who need a consistent permanent figure.
Mentors are assigned through the ILP program’s Director, HSP and Permanency Mentor Program Coordinator based on the assessed framework of the youth’s lifelong development and needs. Assigned mentor will work closely with prospective youth to ensure that they understand the specific needs of older youth in care who need a consistent permanent figure.