All current and former youth in foster care between the ages of 16 and 26 are eligible to participate. Here is a step-by-step guide to get you started.

Here’s what our youth have to say….                             

• “The (mentors) taught me how to carry myself as a woman.”

• “For the first time, I have people not giving up on me. This gives me the courage to keep going.”

• “Before (mentoring), my life was filled with pain and neglect. I couldn’t see a way out. Having an adult there who cared about me and was committed has changed everything for me.”

• “(Extraordinary Families) gave me a safe place to go.”

• “(Mentoring) gave me the opportunity to break down the walls.”

• “This is an ‘us’ relationship.”

• “When you called me kid, it makes me smile. I never got to be a kid.”

• “I’m part of something. I’ve never felt that before.”

• “I learned responsibility, how to be on time, respect, trust, mutual synergy – and the best part is I have good friends now.”

If you’re ready to take the first step, contact us now at (213) 365-2900, [email protected] or our online inquiry form.