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Hi John,
I wanted to share some exciting news about a new bipartisan bill Mary Gay just introduced to support kids in foster care.
It’s called the Foster Youth Mentoring Act, and it would help local organizations expand mentoring programs for young people in foster care. For so many kids, having a consistent, caring mentor can be life-changing — improving school attendance, boosting college enrollment, and building the confidence they need to thrive.
This is an issue Mary Gay is fiercely passionate about, and she asked me to share these important reasons why this bill really matters:
- 1 in 3 young people grow up without a mentor.
- Foster youth often face even steeper challenges — like frequent moves and limited access to supportive adults.
- Mentorship works. Studies show it helps young people do better in school, avoid risky behavior, and build stronger relationships.
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Mary Gay was proud to work across the aisle to introduce this legislation — and we’re grateful to see it getting coverage. Check out this article:
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“At-risk youth with consistent, long-term volunteer and peer mentor relationships are much more likely to enroll in college, hold leadership positions, attend their classes, and obtain stable housing – but one in three of our young people grow up without a mentor.”
— Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon
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This work is close to Mary Gay’s heart — and it’s only possible because people like you believe in building a future where every child has the support they need.
If you’d like to help our campaign keep moving good ideas like this forward, I’d be grateful if you’d consider making a small donation today.
Thank you for being part of this work.
— Luke
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