Every child needs
to feel safe and
understood
But when children are:
Struggling academically or socially in school…
school can be overwhelming
Facing difficulty on the homefront…
home can be overwhelming
Feeling lost or alone…
life can be overwhelming
EPIC familY answers the call
Our mentors give kids the emotional space, resiliency, and self-confidence necessary to overcome their challenges and lead wholesome lives.
And most importantly, they give them the practical tools to advance beyond their challenges.
A mentorship is:
The non-judgmental adult who gives them permission to open up
The safe space that gives them permission to unwind
The address that gives them permission to make themselves heard
It takes a village role model to build up a child
Pre-vetted
Screened and handpicked to ensure they will serve as excellent and healthy role models and live up to our professional standards.
Trained
Receive professional training a few times a year on varied topics to help them become the best possible mentors and maintain healthy boundaries.
dedicated
Deeply committed to each child and to Epic Families’ professional process.
Mentors are not volunteers–they are viewed as essential staff members who contribute to the Epic Family team.
involved
All mentors continuously communicate, follow up with, and liaise with parents, the child’s school, caseworkers, and our team.
It takes a village role model to build up a child
Pre-vetted
Screened and handpicked to ensure they will serve as excellent and healthy role models and live up to our professional standards.
Trained
Receive professional training a few times a year on varied topics to help them become the best possible mentors and maintain healthy boundaries.
dedicated
Deeply committed to each child and to Epic Families’ professional process.
Mentors are not volunteers–they are viewed as essential staff members who contribute to the Epic Families’ team.
involved
All mentors continuously communicate, follow up with, and liaise with parents, the child’s school, caseworkers, and our team.
An efficient process = successful results
Intake
Parents have an intake meeting with an Epic Familes’ social worker
Mentor selection
Each mentor is hand-picked to match each child’s personality and particular needs.
Goal setting
Short and long-term goals are set for each mentor-mentee pair.
Mentorship meetings
Mentors meet with kids, one-on-one, anywhere from one to three times a week.
Mentor Supervision
Mentors meet monthly with the staff to track each child’s progress and troubleshoot problems that arise.
Professional Staff Supervision
Social workers and case managers receive bi-monthly supervision.