Footsteps to the Future, (FTTF) is an evidence-based mentoring program, serving young women in and those “aged out” of foster care. Our focus is on education, job readiness, and self-sufficiency with the goal of helping these young women become productive, contributing members of our communities. We match the young women with mentors and tutors to help them identify, set, and work on their goals. We are stakeholders in their academic achievement, supporting them in obtaining their high school diploma or GED and encouraging them to pursue a higher education. We know that Education is the Passport<\/strong> out of poverty.<\/p>\n We have been established in Lee and Collier counties for close to 13 years and have served over 150 young women during this time.<\/p>\n We ask for your time, your talent, and your treasure in supporting this all-important project.\u00a0 Please consider volunteering as a mentor or becoming a tutor for one of our young women in foster care, helping them on their road to successful academic achievement. We have excellent training and ongoing education for all our mentors, tutors. and volunteers.<\/p>\n If you want to invest in the future, mentor a child. Contact FTTF today! Together we can make a difference<\/p>\n If you feel moved to find out more or are ready to jump in, please contact us today:<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Judi Woods<\/p>\n Founder and Executive Director<\/p>\n Footsteps to the Future<\/p>\n www.footstepstothefuture.org<\/a><\/p>\n j.woods@<\/span>footstepstothefuture.org<\/a><\/p>\n 239 281-7378<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/thelehighacresgazette.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/footsteps.png\" "\\"footsteps\\"")
Research shows mentoring has a positive effect on students\u2019 scholastic success. Underserved populations of children, especially those in foster care, are vulnerable and are considered \u201cat-risk\u201d in the educational field. Only 30% of foster children across the US complete high school by the time they age out of the system at age 18.<\/strong><\/p>\n