Mentoring Children and Youth in Care: An Alberta Perspective

Researcher(s)/Author(s): Brianna Berthiaume, Cynthia Wild, David Rust, Eric Story, Rhonda Barraclough, Tannis Pearson
Year: 2016
Categorized Under: National Mentoring Symposium 2016

Three established mentoring organizations in Calgary, Edmonton and Red Deer came together to expand mentoring relationships for children and youth in care in Alberta. The participating organizations are Big Brothers Big Sisters of Calgary and Area, Red Deer Youth and Volunteer Center and Boys and Girls Clubs Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton & Area. The collaboration focused on fostering meaningful relationships between mentors and vulnerable youth. The panel will share lessons learned, successes and areas for growth from the perspective of each agency, an advisory group member, an evaluator and a match.

Presentation from the 2016 National Mentoring Symposium