Family Support and Connections- Klamath Falls
Run by Klamath & Lake Community Action Services
Program Details
Recruitment Status
- Accepting Male Mentors: Yes
- Accepting Female Mentors: Yes
- Accepting Male Mentees: Wait list
- Accepting Female Mentees: Wait list
Program Description
Family Support & Connections impacts families in our community through our Family Mentoring Program. Family Mentors are trained to assess a family's unique strengths and needs and help them develop an individual family plan. They are encouraged to set and achieve goals that will move them from a mindset of poverty to one of self sufficiency. Families are also encouraged to access resources in our community as well as events and activities to help them build a healthy social network.
Ages of Youth in the Program
0 to 17
Description of Youth in the Program
Families with children in the home who are receiving TANF.
Quality Standards of Program
Family Mentors are required to pass a background check, attend orientation and 10 hours of initial training. Aditional monthly trainings are also available. We also encourage our mentors to take advantage of the many community trainings that are available.
Youth Goals and Outcomes
Family Support and Connections works to reduce behaviors and conditions in the family which could lead to harm of a child.
Mentor Profile
Volunteer Family Mentors must be at least 21 years of age, be able to pass a background check and attend orientation and initial mentor training. Family Mentors act as a role model for their family and must behave accordingly. They must be willing to commit to meeting with their family for at least 1 hour each week for at least 1 year. Staffing with the Volunteer Coordinator will initially bi weekly, gradually stretching out to monthly.
Types of Mentoring
- Other: Volunteer with 1 family with youth
Place Where Mentoring Occurs
- Community-based (community activities might include, sports, meals, museums, concerts, etc.)
- Other: home visits
Hours Needed
- Weekday Mornings: 8 am to Noon
- Weekday Afternoon: Noon to 3 pm
- Weekday After School: 3 pm to 5 pm
- Weekday Evenings: 5 pm to 9 pm
- Weekend
Contact Information
Contact: Susan Heitkamp
Phone: (541) 882-3500 *821
Email: sheitkamp@klcas.org
Locations Served
- Bly
- Bonanza
- Chiloquin
- Keno
- Klamath Falls
- Lakeview
- Malin
- Merrill
- Paisley
