What Mentees, Mentors and Caregivers are Saying
According to the Center on the Developing Child at Harvard, “Every child who winds up doing well has had at least one stable and committed relationship with a supportive adult.”
Best quotes from T.R.A.C.life:
What positive change have you seen in your mentee? Mentor: “Too many to count!”
Moriah & Jaime have a very special bond! They were most definitely a match made in heaven! (Caregiver)
My mental health has gotten better. (Mentee)
I’ve seen my mentee become more caring, positive and grateful.
My mentee wanted an expensive pair of sneakers for the start of school. I found some work for us to do and said if he worked and made money, I’d share the expense of his shoes. I think this was the first time he’s worked for something, and he was happy about it. I’m very proud of Jaime.
Talking to my mentor helps me get things off my chest.
Over the past three years I have noticed my mentee grow in vulnerability, trusting others, empathy for others and her knowledge of God.
I love T.R.A.C.life because it helps parents like me who have more than one kid get more one-on-one time and work at bettering their life. (Caregiver)
Question: Is there anything you would change about T.R.A.C.life? Mentee: Meet more than twice a month!
My mentee reaches out to make sure I will be with her at court and always says she’s so excited for our visits.
As a social worker, seeing my mentee’s self-confidence improve is so great to see. Recently she advocated for herself at school.
My mentee’s grades and involvement in school activities have improved since T.R.A.C.life.
My self-confidence has improved since I started T.R.A.C.life. (mentee)
My mentee just needed someone to believe in her. She’s learned how to drive and pump gas. We’ve set yearly, five-year, and career goals which we visit often to make course corrections in her life.
My mentor and I can always talk about anything.
My mentee is more aware of personal responsibility, the needs of others and how God works in his life. His social skills and decision-making skills have improved, and he’s gaining basic building skills and work ethic.
My mentee says that one day when she gets baptized, she wants me to be the one to do it. We are studying Romans to make sure she understands the gospel. Moriah loves Jesus and she is so passionate during worship, but she is apprehensive to say that she’s a follower which is why she’s put a hold on the baptism. I think it’s great that she understands the seriousness of the commitment.
A previous camper at Bremerton, Washington, who is now 17, reconnected with a volunteer at a camper reunion. The volunteer felt called to step in and mentor this young man! God is so faithful!