"Many of the mentors have been with our students through some of the toughest seasons of their lives."
Evidence | March 13th, 2020
"We don't know where these young people might have been today had it not been for their relationships with their mentors who have been advocates, supporters, trustworthy confidants, listening ears, voices of wisdom and of immense care."
"At his 16th birthday party were mostly paid professionals involved in his messy childhood."
Stories | February 28th, 2020
At Josh's party was his OT social worker, a social worker from a group home he lived in, his foster mum and one other foster parent. No friends his own age.
What are Adverse Childhood Experiences?
Evidence | February 27th, 2020
What are Adverse Childhood Experiences?Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are major contributing factors for poor youth development that can lead to negative health and social outcomes in adulthood.
"Invaluable in helping children build a trusting relationship with a positive role model."
Evidence | February 26th, 2020
We often get letters from our referrers which remind us why we do what we do.
Video games, butter chicken and learning about triggers
Stories | February 26th, 2020
Jackson’s mother suffered from several addictions and due to neglect, Jackson was responsible for his own self-care from a very young age.
“Hannah believes she’s a burden and inherently unlikeable.”
Stories | February 25th, 2020
“Hannah* believes she’s a burden and inherently unlikeable.” Child Psychologist Hannah was 13 when she was referred to us.
What makes mentoring relationships work for teenagers?
Evidence | February 21st, 2020
International research tells us successful mentoring relationships with teens include these four things.
"I just feel like I've got colour in my life again."
Evidence | February 21st, 2020
We often get letters from our referrers which remind us why we do what we do.
Our very own waiata
Stories | November 5th, 2019
In October 2019, we went on our annual camp and wrote our very own waiata, which we then sung around the camp fire together.