The programs that support mentoring relationships for those in foster care and transitioning out of foster care implement empirical practices an example could be the screening for mentors. The greatest candidate are the mentors who already have experience in this field, however that is not the case for everyone is they must be requiring the training needed. Training would include matching the mentors with the right youth for them, supervision and support for the mentors and elevation of the mentor with whom they will be mentoring. Potential Pitfalls for Mentoring Programs Serving Transitioning Youth-
There are a lot of strengths and positive impacts that can come from mentoring foster care youth,