Friends for Youth Initiative is a school-based mentoring partnership that began in 1999 as a partnership among Waterford Youth Services Bureau, Waterford Public Schools, and Millstone Power Station.

Mentors meet for one hour per week during the student's lunch and recess, or directly after school. Meetings take place only when school is in session.

Interested adults fill out an application, participate in a personal interview, give permission for a background check, and attend orientation training.

Mentors may choose to tutor a high-school student, walk and talk around school grounds, eat and play a game, or do a craft during lunchtime.

Matches are based on interest - so share your area of interest with a young person today!

Research shows that one of the most important factors in helping youth remain drug and alcohol free is the presence of a meaningful relationship with a caring adult.

In supporting today's busy families, Waterford Youth Services Bureau offers many programs that provide additional supportive relationships for the youth of our community.

Many of these activities take place during the after school hours, when research shows teen involvement in risky behaviors increases 300%.

Mentoring is just one of the options.  Sign up today!