CANCELED: Live Mentor Training!
Due to the most recent health concern, the COVID-19, we are maintaining the safety, health, and wellbeing of the youth and volunteers in our program by cancelling all large gatherings such as mentor trainings and group events.
Please know that this decision was not an easy one to make, but it is in the best interest of all of us. As a reminder, please continue to check for updates through the Center for Disease Control, Chicago Department of Health, and the Illinois Department of Health.
Chicago Volunteer Expo!
Safe Families PLUS will be tabling at the 2020 Chicago Volunteer Expo located at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum.
It is free and open to the public. All you have to do is go to Eventbrite to register!
We will be looking for volunteers who are interesting in Providing Lasting Unconditional Support to youth who are aging out of foster care!
We hope to see you there :)
Invest Southwest!
Safe Families PLUS tabled at Invest Southwest!
The purpose of the event was to create a space for community members to come together to learn more about the resources, organizations, and programs in and near their areas! By doing so, all participating representatives put forth effort to build, establish, and maintain community partnerships!
Our mentorship Coordinator, Zach Mundy, spoke with tons of smiling faces and let community members know all about the service we provide to youth aging out of foster care!
Recruit-A-Thon
During the summer, we hosted a Recruit-A-Thon event in Millennium Park!
We invited Mentors and their Mentees to come out and talk to potential volunteers about why 1:1 mentoring is important, how mentoring has built long lasting relationships, and why youth enjoy having mentors!
Open Mic Night
Mentors & Mentees you have been invited to break out your best spoken word material, singing skills, and many more talents. Safe Families PLUS is hosting an "OPEN MIC" two hours of fun, community, food, and even some karaoke.
Please RSVP to jjones@safefamilies.net
Safe Families PLUS Mentor Training
If you are an adult age 25 and over with a desire to mentor a youth or young adult for at least (1) year, this training will provide information on best practices in mentoring, adolescent brain development, the impact of trauma, and an overview of the specific needs of youth involved in the child welfare system.
Live fingerprinting will be available for those who need to complete background checks. Please bring your state-issued photo ID.
Start your volunteer application now!
Location:
The Gallery at Lawndale
3824 W Ogden Avenue
Chicago, IL 60623
Questions? Please contact Paige Van Dyke at 773-653-2259 or e-mail safefamiliesPLUS@safefamilies.net
PLUS Mentor Event
It's TIME to Make a Difference!
"Spend TIME doing what matters to them, because it matters to you"
If you've ever wanted to become a Mentor and make a difference, now is the TIME! Come out to learn how you can be a positive influence in the life of the next generation. There will be food, music and games.
Saturday, Dec 2nd
4 - 6 pm
The Firehouse Community Arts Center
2115 S. Hamlin Blvd.
If you have any questions, email SafeFamiliesPLUS@SafeFamilies.net or call 773-653-2259