Mentor Training Course
Each Mentor will need to complete the Mentor Training Course before being paired with a mentee family.
Monthly Newsletter
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MENTOR MOMENT by Chris Dunn I recently met a woman who is a new referral to Hand in Hand. She is a single mom who just moved to the area and doesn’t know a soul. I talked with her once on the phone, and texted with her as well. Ultimately, we set up an in-person meeting at her apartment. When she opened her apartment door, instinct took over and I…
Articles
Explore articles in the following categories to help meet the specific needs of your families.
The despised “B” word…BUDGET
The reason we didn’t budget our money varied from being lazy to not wanting to be controlled. I, on one hand, didn’t want to put in the extra…
Experiencing Financial Abuse
“The devastating impact of financial abuse lasts longer than other areas of harm from an abusive relationship,” says Shannon Thomas, a licensed clinical social worker and certified clinical…
Clean and Organized
Our environment and what surrounds us plays a vital role in our way of thinking and acting. If we spend time in a cluttered mess, we tend to…
Recognizing Financial Pitfalls
Often times the choices we make and our spending habits cost us far more than a few bucks here and a few bucks there. It’s pretty simple, money…
Drug Abuse and Addiction
Do you or someone you know have a drug problem? Explore the warning signs and symptoms and learn how substance abuse problems develop.
Conflict Resolution Skills
Whatever the cause of disagreements and disputes, by learning these skills, you can keep your personal and professional relationships strong and growing.
Reporting
Mentors are encouraged to submit a monthly and yearly report on their assigned families.