Mentoring New Moms

Mentoring New Moms assists parents known to the Children’s Trust Fund who might benefit from a friendly guide/mentor relationship. The goals of the program are to prevent child abuse and neglect; encourage responsive, responsible parenting; strengthen and stabilize the family unit; link parents to supportive community-based services; and help parents to enhance their self-esteem and promote their personal growth. The Mentoring New Moms program also assists women in seeking to move from welfare to work.

The uniqueness of the Mentoring New Moms Program of the Children’s Trust Fund is the voluntary nature of the service. It is a professional/volunteer approach that offers non-threatening friendship and assistance that paid professionals in agencies cannot provide.

Mentor Role

Take the lead in supporting a young person, teen or mother through an ongoing, one-on-on relationship.
Serve as a positive role model and friend.
Build the relationship by planning and initiating shared activities.
Strive for mutual respect.
Participate in setting goals and working toward accomplishing them.
Identify strengths and build upon them

Time Commitment

Complete the mentor training program.
Complete screening process.
Make a 12 week commitment.
See the mentee once a week for a few hours.
Attend optional mentor/mentee group activities, mentor support groups and program recognition events.

Participation Requirements

Be at least 21 years old.
Agree to adhere to all program policies and procedures.
Be willing to complete the application, training, and screening process.
Be dependable and consistent in meeting time commitments.
Be consistent and dependable in communicating with mentoring program staff, submit activity reports, etc. and take constructive feedback regarding mentoring activities.
Not currently in treatment for drug or alcohol abuse.
Not currently have an open DYFS case involving you or anyone living in your household within the past year.

The Mentoring New Moms program staff will be available to provide support and assistance to all Mentors.

For more information please call:

Leslie Gettys

334-262-2951

Leslie.gettys@ctf.alabama.gov

Mentee Inquiry

Mentoring Registration Form