Chris Crye Mentoring Program
The safety of our community is our top priority, and we are committed to doing our part to limit the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Therefore, all mentoring sessions have been canceled at this time. We are continuing to plan for the future, though! We are accepting applications for new mentors. Sign up
Studies show that children who have at least one consistent, caring adult in their lives benefit from:
- Lower school drop out rate
- Less trouble with law enforcement
- Better prepared to build good relationships with their own families
You can become a powerful, positive force in the life of a child with emotional and behavioral problems. Become a mentor and you can do more than just befriend a child in Youth Villages’ care in Tennessee or Georgia – you might become the first positive role model that child has ever had.
Do I qualify?
To be a mentor, you must:
- Be 21 years of age or older
- Pass a mandatory screening
- Commit to spending 4-to-6 hours per month one-on-one with a mentee
- Attend an initial training session
Visit our FAQs page for more details
Right now, hundreds of mentors are actively helping Youth Villages’ children through our programs but many more are needed.
The Application Process
To become a mentor, or to just learn more about our child mentoring program, please complete our online mentoring application and someone from our mentoring staff will contact you.
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This is Chris and his son, Kash. After the death of his mother, Kash was taken into the foster care system in Florida. Despite being confronted with obstacles like homelessness and unemployment, Chris knew he had to make changes to get his son. With the help of our Intercept program, Chris is now back on the right track with a full-time job and provides Kash with a happy and healthy home. Learn more about our Intercept program here: bddy.me/31SAODg
Michael's definition of family is very simple: love. He also plans on being the first in his family to get a degree. Help Michael find his forever family by reading his profile and sharing this post with your family and friends. A simple share can go a long way!
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We think it's safe to say 2020 has been a roller coaster! In times like these, it's important to put your mental health first. Natasha Bonner, a clinical supervisor at Youth Villages, discusses the five best practices to protect your mental health while dealing with the global pandemic and racial injustices.
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Natasha Bonner, Clinical Supervisor for Youth Villages, discusses five best practices to protect your mental health while dealing with the global pandemic and racial injustices.Backpack Heroes is back! This year, back to school is even more uncertain for our families due to COVID-19. In addition to the cost of school supplies, many are having issues adjusting to the new technological demands of virtual classrooms. That's why we are asking for monetary donations to provide families with technological support, such as WiFi and virtual learning tools, in addition to traditional school supplies. Click the link below to donate!
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