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Mentor a Youth in Foster Care

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ORGANIZATION: The HAY CENTER

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This program connects youth in foster care, or who have recently aged out (ages 14 and up), with trained volunteers who provide guidance in creating transition plans and offer ongoing support as they navigate their path to adulthood. Coaches meet with youth at their current placement or another mutually agreed-upon location.

To become a Transition Coach, you must be willing to commit at least a year to the youth with whom you ae matched, attend an orientation and training session, submit a completed volunteer application, participate in a personal interview and pass a criminal background screening. Orientations are held each month, alternating day time and evening sessions.

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About The HAY CENTER

Location:

3131 Gulf Freeway, HOUSTON, TX 77003, US

Mission Statement

Empowering current and former foster youth to be successful, productive adults through training and mentorship in education, employment and personal achievement.

Description

The HAY Center, a program of Harris County Resources for Children and Adults, a public/private partnership, provides much needed services to foster youth transitioning to adulthood in our community. Our employment, education, housing, mental health and life skills programs empower current and former foster youth to be successful productive adults.

CAUSE AREAS

Children & Youth
Community
Homeless & Housing
Children & Youth, Community, Homeless & Housing

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

Multiple locations Houston, TX 77003

(29.73951,-95.35211)
 

SKILLS

  • Youth Services
  • Child Welfare

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 25
  • Orientation or Training
  • Approximately one hour per week (excluding travel time).
  • All coaches must attend a virtual informational session, training, and take part in a volunteer interview. Additionally, volunteers must complete a volunteer application and background check.

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