Refer a Child

Know a child who needs a mentor?

Experts in youth development agree that children and teenagers benefit from having a positive adult role model in their lives in addition to parents. We match children ages 6 to 17 with mentors who can help them set and meet goals, stand-up to peer pressure, make good choices, and gain confidence.

There are a number of reasons why having a Mentor can be an enriching experience for a young person. They may struggle academically, live in a single parent household, need a self-esteem boost, or recently have suffered a death or illness in the family. Having one-on-one attention from a Mentor allows them to feel special, have someone outside the family to talk to, and allows them to enjoy new experiences and learn new things.

Children come to us through referrals from school counselors, other social service agencies, through parents and guardians who wish to provide their child with a mentor, and through caring people like you.

Mentor Me matches children with an adult Mentor who commits to at least one year's worth of mentoring and have regular, consistent contact. The goal is that this Mentor can be someone whom the child can learn from and look up to, who can devote special one-to-one time to your child, and who will give encouragement to reach their life goals.

What Happens Next?
Once we receive your child's referral, a member of our Mentor Me North Georgia team will contact you. We will discuss our one-to-one mentoring program, answer any questions you have, and share the next steps for matching your child with a mentor.