At AFC Mentoring, our first priority is to meet our youth where they are at and listen to their requests. AFC youth are not passive recipients of our services but active participants in their own success. At AFC Mentoring, seventy-five percent of youth identify as people of color ... Read More >

“Julia asks me what my goals are, but she doesn’t say what’s your plan to get there, she says, let’s work on a plan together,” says Cynda. “When I was opening a bank account she didn’t say, where do you want to open a bank account, she said, let’s visit some banks together, and yo... Read More >

AFC Mentoring is thrilled to announce that our average mentoring match length is now 55 Months, more than six times the national average of 9 Months! Studies show that adolescents in relationships that last a year or longer report the largest number of improvements, with progressi... Read More >

“We are so excited to have these four individuals join the AFC Family, and we know that their diverse skills and talents will be of great benefit to our organization,” said Colby Swettberg, AFC’s Executive Director. The four new Board Members are: Terry Dalton, of Citizens Bank, J... Read More >

I will celebrate my one-year mentoring anniversary with Jennifer this month. Our relationship has been incredibly rewarding. It is such a pleasure and very energizing to be around Jennifer! When I became a mentor, I thought I would have to plan fun things all the time. But I’ve le... Read More >

Natasha Walth with AFC Founder Justin Pasquariello I consider myself blessed. I grew up in a home with adults who were able to take care of me and my siblings. But, I learned early on that every child is not so lucky. My parents became foster parents when I was in elementary scho... Read More >

Image Source AFC Mentoring's founder Justin Pasquariello recently shared his inspiring personal story, illuminating the importance of providing strong role models and allies for today's young people living in the foster care system. In the Huffington Post story, he discusses how... Read More >

From Left to Right: AFC Executive Director Colby Swettberg with The Philanthropy Connection Members Marla Felcher, Renee Ridzon, Caitlyn Clarke and Anna Vouros In December of 2013, Adoption & Foster Care Mentoring (AFC) was honored to be chosen as one of the first grantees of The... Read More >

Sannie participates in a ropes course activity during the 2014 AFC Camping Trip. This blog was written by AFC's Development Coordinator, Sandra Woods.  "Sannie", as she's called at AFC, traveled to Camp Burgess with AFC staff, mentors, and youth in August to experience the annua... Read More >

Click above to learn more about joining the AFC Spinners in the 2014 Rodman Ride for Kids! ... Read More >