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Youth Explain Why They Wanted a Mentor:

"I wanted to get involved because living in a foster home you feel that you're not really paid attention to because there are so many other kids.  Having someone who is there to listen and help you is worth more than anything.

The mentors are people who care.  No matter what they will be there to help and listen to you.  It's the best thing that could happen to anyone in the system or about to leave foster care.

They help you with moving and they will be honest with what they think of the new place.  The mentors are one of the best support systems anyone could have. I would trade anything in my life for the best friends you get in a mentor." -Skylar Goodspeed, youth

"It sounded neat to have someone be my friends who has so much wisdom, who genuinely cares, and who is making a commitment to be a consistent person in my life." Ashley Wagstaff, youth

"I joined the Mentor Project because it was a great way to meet some new people.  At the time, I was having a rough time in foster care and I needed someone who would listen, and be there as a friend.  I wanted a mentor because I didn't have any friends.  I was too busy with worrying about what was going to happen with me next.

My case worker introduced me to the idea of mentoring.  Since I met my mentors, they have always been there to talk and help me through life.  It was, and still is, a big help for me to have mentors there to encourage me." Travis Flynn, youth

"I am 39 years old and deciding to be a part of the Youth Mentor Project has, in no small way been a catalyst for me.  I have decided to reach out to another-someone who, in their own way is looking for family, belonging; searching for who he is and what he is capable of." John Louviere, mentor