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What is the Utah Youth Mentor Project?
The Utah Youth Mentor Project started at First Presbyterian Church when a group of seven church members each agreed to mentor a youth “aging out” of Foster Care and help create a model program for other church and community groups. There are now 6 mentor groups serving 35 youth.
The FPC Mentor Project matches youth “aging-out” of foster care with adult mentors who become their friends and help them connect to a community of support. Mentors and youth volunteer to work together to develop and maintain a supportive relationship for at least two years after youth leave state care. Mentors at FPC work togetherFPC members who want to mentor youth form a “Mentor Group” and each commits to helping a youth learn to live on their own. There is training and support for mentors through the Utah Youth Mentor Project. Trained staff also help youth develop life skills secure funding for education and deal with barriers to success such as finding safe housing, learning financial skills, and dealing with legal issues. The mentor experience is both rewarding and challenging
For more information, contact Dorothy Dart at 801-329-0846 or
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Join or support the Youth Mentor group at FPC. Work with young people who leave Foster care at age 18 and help them survive and thrive as they begin to live independent lives. Mentoring requires a two-year commitment. Recognition
The Utah Youth Mentor Project received three awards from the 'Big Brothers Big Sisters of Utah' on Tuesday, October 13, 2009: - 'Big' Difference Volunteer Award - Utah Youth Mentor Project
- 'Big' Champion Partnership Award - United Way of Salt Lake
- 'Big' Legacy Award - Judge Andrew Valdez
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