AFKA PROVINCIAL MENTORSHIP PROGRAM
The AFKA Provincial Mentorship Program believes in foster and kinship caregivers. Through collaboration, training, mentoring and non-threatening support, families who care for children will feel empowered and able to succesfully self-advocate. In a safe environment, foster and kinship caregivers will be supported to develop confidence, motivation and additional skills as caregivers. It is through this positive self-growth that we, as individuals, can have a positive impact on the lives of others.
SUPPORT OPTIONS
- LONG-TERM SUPPORT
- Designed for new foster and kinship caregivers in Alberta
- Provide consistent, one-year support with a designated mentor
- New foster and kinship caregivers will be matched with an approved mentor within their own program and region
- SHORT-TERM SUPPORT
- For all foster and kinship caregivers in Alberta
- Foster and kinship caregivers will be temporarily matched with an approved mentor within their own program and region
Provide temporary support with a designated mentor as situations arise
"When I decided to become a mentor I did not realize the positive impact it would have on my life. Since I had focused all my energy on being a mom for the last 27+ years and had the privilege of parenting over 250 kiddos my family 'encouraged' me to do something for myself. I had trained new foster parents and always loved it, so I thought the mentorship program may be a good fit for me. I did not know then that it woud become my passion. I can be there for my mentees and provide support and understanding in a caring, safe and confidential way that only another foster parent can. I have the honour of mentoring some of the most amazing people and they have become a piece of my heart."
"I have been a mentor for just a short while and I am truly enjoying it. Sometimes the questions I am asked tax my brain and I don't have the answer, but I am determined to find an answer for my mentees. We all need support and encouragement no matter who we are, and my hope is to be able to provide both. Hopefully mixed with some humour to lighten the day. I want my mentees to feel they have someone in their corner if they are feeling deflated or alone."
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