Forsyth County Mentoring Programs

big brothers big sisters (External Link)

133 Samaritan Drive, Suite 15, Cumming, Georgia 30028
Phone: 678.513.8600
Forsyth@bbbsnga.org

Forsyth County Schools' Mentoring Program

	Next Mentor Training
	When: August 23, 2005 Time: 6:30 - 8:30 PM Where : Board of Education

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It is better to Build Boys and Girls... 

...than to Mend Men and Women

Why do we need Mentoring?

• All children need essential building blocks to navigate successfully though life

• The more “assets” children and youth acquire, the more likely they are to live  productive, happy adult lives.

•  Mentoring builds assets and helps to build healthy adults and communities.

Did you know?

Students in a mentoring program are:

•  53% less likely to skip school

• 46% less likely to begin using illegal drugs

• 33% less likely to hit someone

• more likely to increase their grades and raise their goals

What is a mentor?

• A mentor is 

•  A role model

• A friend

• A listener

• An encourager

What can you do?

Becoming a mentor involves committing 30 minutes per week during school hours with an elementary, middle or alternative school student for the school year and hopefully beyond.

How do I become a mentor?

• Fill out an application

• Attend a training session

• Complete a background check

Training is held monthly in the evening or can be provided upon request at your location and time

Individuals, businesses, church organizations, 

community members:

YOU

need to become involved in the Mentoring Program.  ALL students could benefit from having a mentor.

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