January 11, 2012 - National Youth Advocate Program
National Youth Advocate Program provides services for youth and families involved in the child welfare, juvenile justice and mental health systems. Our mission is to be an energetic instrument of compassion and change in the lives of children, youth and families and the systems, structures and practices that affect them.
Volunteer Opportunity
The Parent Advocate Connections (PAC) Program provides mentoring services to parents involved with the Child Welfare system.
Parent Advocates provide guidance and support, possibly during crisis situations, assist with day-to-day activities such as escorting parents to appointments, connecting parents with community resources, and helping parents improve parenting and life skills. Volunteers will work to ensure a stable environment at home with the goal of strengthening parents' abilities, preventing children from having to live in foster care or other alternative placement, and helping families live productively and successfully in the community. Mentors will receive training, and monthly reimbursement for related expenses is available.
This volunteer opportunity is available to...This opportunity is open to mature adults who would communicate openly and without judgment of the parents and youth being mentored.
Opportunity Requirements…
Volunteer Mentors are required to:
- successfully complete a background check (federal and state background and reference check and personal interview)
- complete all required training
- have access to transportation. If personal transportation is used, mentor must provide valid driver’s license and automobile insurance with a minimum of $100, 000/300,000 coverage.
- Ongoing commitment of 6 months, with twice-monthly meetings
Location of the Opportunity
1303 East Main Street
Columbus, OH 43205
For more information about the program, please contact:
Dilya Limes
Parent Advocate Connections Manager
Email: dbahrieva@nyap.org
Phone: 614.487.8758
