Our mission is to recruit and train stable, adult mentors to be matched with at-risk youths in helping and supportive relationships. Our vision is that through positive relationships, these youths will overcome the difficulties they face to become successful and productive adults.

Description:
Safety Net Mentor Program offers an opportunity for adults of all ages to change the life of a child. Kids throughout Utah County between the ages of 6-18 years of age are referred to the program by school counselors, social workers and caseworkers with service agencies, parents, grandparents and guardians. Most are living in unstable homes. Mentors spend a minimum of an hour weekly in their choice of activities including recreational, cultural, educational and service. They are encouraged to include their mentee (kid) in their interests and activities, as well as interaction with friends and family. This gives them the opportunity to observe adults behaving in functional and positive ways. Mentoring requires commitment, but it is one of the most rewarding ways to serve in the community, and it's fun!

History:
Safety Net Mentor Program has been operating In Utah County since 1999. It has been a part of the State of Utah Division of Child and Family Services for four years. It is a member of the Utah Mentoring Partnership and the National Mentoring Partnership.

Contact person: Karla Berrett Sedillo, (801) 374-7637, (email)
Main office number: (801) 374-7637
TDD number: Dial 7-1-1 for Relay Utah
Office fax number: (801) 374-7822

Languages Spoken: English

Address:

150 E Center St. Suite #5100 Provo, UT 84606 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.safetynetmentor.org

Miscellaneous Information

Services
	Mentoring