Mentoring means different things to different people. Although the exact nature of the mentoring relationship varies from program to program and over time, it is generally defined as follows:

A relationship over a prolonged period of time between two or more people where an older, caring, more experienced individual provides help to the younger person as he/she goes through life. [Center for Substance Abuse Prevention, 2000]

NWFS professional staff and trained volunteers provide mentoring for youth needing extra support. Our one-to-one mentoring follows recognized research and best practices. We strive to find the best match for the mentor:mentee relationship.