Welcome to Promise Partner Mentoring Program

Promise Partners is a relationship-based mentoring program supporting young adults who have aged out of foster care as they build stability, confidence, and independence. We provide consistent mentorship, life-skills coaching, and mental health resources that promote healing, resilience, and long-term success. 

          Young adults ages 18–24 who:

• Have aged out of foster care (or are transitioning out soon)
   
• Need consistent support with adulthood transitions (housing, employment/education, life skills)
   
• Are open to mentorship, goal setting, and connection to supportive services
   
• May need mental health support, coping tools, or referrals to strengthen wellness

          1:1 Mentoring + Group Support + Mental Health Resources + Resource Navigation

• Matched 1:1 Mentor: weekly check-ins (text/call) + 2 in-person meetups/month
   
• Mentoring Circles: monthly group sessions focused on life skills, peer support, and community building (meal included when possible)
   
• Independence Plan: a simple goal plan created with each participant
  (Housing • Income • Education • Health • Wellness • Support Circle)
   
• Mental Health Resources & Navigation: support connecting youth to counseling/therapy, community providers, crisis supports, support groups, and wellness tools (as available)
   
• Wellness Support: coping strategies, stress management, healthy boundaries, and self-care routines
   
• Warm Referrals: help connecting to housing, workforce programs, education, benefits, transportation, and other community resources

          Mentors are trusted adults who commit to:

• Consistent communication and encouragement
   
• Being a safe, nonjudgmental support
   
• Helping youth set goals and follow through
   
• Encouraging healthy coping and seeking help when needed
   
• Respecting boundaries, confidentiality, and program guidelines
   
• Participating in training and ongoing mentor support