FSS Newsletter :: July 2003

Mentors For Families Program Provides Parents Needed Guidance

The Mentors For Families Program matches a vulnerable parent with an experienced volunteer willing to share time, concern, and their valuable parenting experience.

Parents May Need:

A friend who will listen, answering questions about parenting and someone to talk with about their feelings and concerns.

Participating Parents May Be

• Any age
• Pregnant or parenting
• Motivated to be a good parent
• In need of adult support and friendship
• Interested in increasing knowledge of parenting
• Interested in increasing independent living skills
• Interested in activities and having fun

Mentors are:

• Mature and flexible
• Experienced in parenting
• 25 years of age or older
• Willing to make an 18 month commitment
• Patient and understanding
• Willing to offer support

The Program Offers:

A referral Source

• Support in meeting the challenges of parenting
• Increased knowledge for developing independent living skills Group meetings which
• include parenting information, discussions of health issues and developing self-sufficiency skills

The Mentors for Families program is a collaboration of several local agencies and is housed at Big Brothers Big Sisters in New Philadelphia. For more information about participating in this excellent program contact Marty at the housing authority or call (330) 364-3800 today!