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FRIENDSHIP

In the early stages of the program, we strive to develop a friendship with each child.  We get to know one another through conversations on various topics including food, activities, school, etc while participating in activities such as going for a hike, playing catch, or cooking a meal together.  At Balance we believe that it is important to create a friendship with each child in order to achieve a strong mentor relationship.  Our goal is to establish trust, build a common bond and develop a true and lasting friendship so that each child has a mentor to look up to as a stable positive figure in their life.

We also emphasize that this mentor relationship is not only an adult to child mentoring, but also child to adult mentoring.  Balance Initiative for Kids believes that everyone, young or old, has something that they can teach to others.   Overall we want the child to develop and grow in a natural learning environment, supported and encouraged by their mentor.