Our Mission

Established in 2005, Foundation for Second Chances Mentoring (FFSCM) builds long-lasting, caring relationships between youth and mentors, fostering each youth's growth and potential. The vision of FFSCM is to provide successful mentoring relationships for children with incarcerated parents, contributing to brighter futures and stronger communities.

 

Our Youth

Of more than 2 million children of prisoners in the United States, there are 292,000 residing in California; more than 1/3 of these children will reach the age of 18 while a parent is incarcerated.

 

Children with an incarcerated parent are at higher risk of:

 

Additionally, as these youth are often taken away from their families and placed in unfamiliar homes, schools, and communities, they develop a sense of instability that can affect them their entire lives. This makes it less likely that they will develop meaningful life connections, and more likely that they will become delinquent in their adolescence years. Although such circumstances seem dire, outside support and a sense of hope can help protect these youth from failing. Having a mentor--a consistent and positive friend—can be just that.

 

Our Program

Second Chances Mentoring is a 1-on-1 mentorship program for youth who have an incarcerated parent. Mentoring is one of the most enjoyable things you'll ever do, and one of the most fulfilling. You have the opportunity to help shape a child's future by empowering him or her to grow. Not to mention, it's so much fun! You can share with your mentee the things you already like to do--play sports, go on a hike, cook, watch movies, or simply talk about life. Whatever it is you enjoy, odds are you'll enjoy it even more with your mentee! There's no measure to the impact you'll make by befriending a child in need.

 

5 Important Mentoring Facts:

 

1. It's FLEXIBLE with your SCHEDULE!

Meet an easy 6-8 hours per month during the times and at the locations of your choosing.

 

2. YOU get to CHOOSE YOUR MENTEE!

Find your perfect match at our team Kick Off.

 

3. It's a GREAT WAY TO MEET GREAT PEOPLE!

Our tight-knit mentoring family is full of fun adult volunteers.

 

4. IT'S EASY!

All it takes is being a friend.

 

5. It's FUN TO DO WITH FRIENDS!

Spend time with your mentees as a group. It's a great way to do something positive together.

 

Our Volunteers

Our amazing Volunteer Mentor team is comprised of adults from all different backgrounds, professions, and experiences. While Second Chances Mentoring is a 1-on-1 mentorship program, we prize our exciting team dynamic. FFSCM hosts group events throughout the year to help cultivate our mentoring family.

 

These include: Monthly Group Outings, where all our mentor matches are able to share in new adventures--Trapeze School, beach BBQs, waterfall hikes, bowling, etc; Mentor Mixers, Community Service Projects; Fundraisers; and ongoing Mentor Support.

 

Don't miss out! Become A Mentor Today!