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Mentors Make A Difference
 
Published Thursday, August 6, 2009 7:00 am
by Jeb Bush and Steve Uhlfelder

As we celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Florida Mentoring Partnership, we understand the push for new mentors is as important as ever. In fact, we are working to expand the mentoring program to include opportunities for children housed in foster group homes. Our goal is to provide young people preparing to transition out of foster care with a better chance at a successful life with the help of a mentor who can offer life skills guidance and a lasting and healthy support system. We are partnering with Family Services of Metro Orlando, Guardian ad Litem and Educate Tomorrow with plans to pilot the mentoring project at two Central Florida group homes this fall.

 

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