Forestdale is a family services organization committed to breaking the cycle of poverty and trauma that afflicts generations of families in Queens. Our mission is to ensure that children have the fundamental assets they need to thrive: a safe and loving home, health literacy, and education and career opportunity. With a history of service dating to 1854, we serve as a resource for over 2,000 families in crisis from Astoria to Far Rockaway.
Forestdale is looking for special people to provide temporary homes, guidance and love to young people who cannot safely remain with their parents. Your role is to provide children and teens with the emotional support they need to heal and thrive. At the same time, you work with Forestdale to help birth parents make progress towards rebuilding their families. In most cases, foster children reunite with their birth parents; when it is not safe to do so, Forestdale will facilitate the adoption process.
Learn MoreWe are looking for mentors (18 years+) to work with children ages 9-12 for one year, who will inspire them to make smart decisions and pursue their dreams. Teams of two mentors will each work with five mentees. There will be four 10 week sessions throughout the year each running for three hours on Saturdays from 10 am to 1 pm.
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