As a caring, stable mentor in a foster child’s life, you can be a positive adult role model, helping improve his/her self esteem and peer relationships. Studies indicate that mentors make an astounding impact - children with mentors are less likely to skip school, use drugs and alcohol, and resort to violence to handle problems.

A mentor spends 2-4 hours every other week doing fun activities with the child, usually on weeknights or weekends. This could include going to the movies, making dinner together, playing at a park, or just hanging out and talking. You could mentor one-on-one with a child, or married couples can be matched to mentor one child. Mentoring opportunities are available throughout the St. Louis area. 

To mentor a child in foster care, you must be 21 years or older, be willing to make a one year volunteer commitment, and able to meet with the child at least two times per month.

To become a Mentor, please contact Shelley Thomas-Benke, Director of FosterServe Volunteers.