Volunteers and Mentors are Needed
for 200 Youth
Franklin County Children Services' volunteers and mentors are everyday heroes in the lives of our youth. Just by spending time with these youth, the volunteers create positive childhood memories that the youth will never forget. Many youth under the care of Children Services also depend on their volunteers or mentors to guide them through difficult times. The 500 FCCS volunteers and mentors provide one-on-one friendship to youth, donate their time in the Crisis Center or in Holiday Wish, and help children in many other ways. An individual can give support, friendship and guidance to children in the following ways:
- Friendship Volunteers - Volunteers who share time and activities on an individual basis twice a month with a child.
- Malaika and Simba Mentors - Culturally specific mentoring programs matching African American adults with African American children under FCCS care.
- College-Bound Mentors - Mentoring program for college-bound youth providing support and assistance with college preparation and ongoing needs.
- Crisis Center Volunteers - Volunteers who provide support, activities and supervision at the FCCS Crisis Center.
For more information about FCCS volunteers and mentors click here or call (614) 275-2690.
FCCS recently honored volunteers and mentors at the Volunteer Reception. Click here to see photos.
Event Calendar
- May is National Foster Care Month
Nationwide, there are more than 400,000 youth currently in foster care. Often in foster care through no fault of their own, these youth will eventually be reunited with their families if safely possible, placed in kinship or adoptive homes, or will eventually age out of the system. Read more about National Foster Care Month and how you can advocate for kids in the child welfare system here. -
FamJam and Mayor Coleman's Neighborhood Pride Block Party
Aug. 3 - 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Columbus Commons Park, 160 S. High St.
Franklin County Children Services and the city of Columbus invite you to a free, family enrichment festival at the city's Downtown park. FamJam will bring families together with community resources, 75 vendors and information tables, alongs with tons of fun and entertainment, and free food. Rain or shine! For more information call (614) 341-6085.