BEST Kids, Inc.

BEST Kids is a non-profit mentoring organization that provides one-on-one mentoring services to youth in DC's foster care system. 

BEST Kids Mentoring Program partners young adults in DC's foster care system with fun, caring, and CONSISTENT adults in the community, providing them at least one non-judgmental, non-biased safe space for them to explore the world, ask questions, and find themselves.  

We are a 1:1, community-based program, which simply means mentors are matched with 1 mentee and interact with them out in the community. Due to the pandemic, "community" can mean either virtual or in-person, depending on the comfort level of the match (we will provide COVID guidelines to follow during in-person outings). 

BEST Kids' mission is to empower youth in foster care to build better futures, one child at a time. 

BEST Kids Mentoring Program is guided by the belief that all children are talented. Through comprehensive training and immense staff support as well as monthly experiential-leaning-based peer groups, we both equip and assist our volunteer mentors to effectively encourage their mentees to discover and develop their unique skills and abilities. Together with youth, we learn to develop a positive sense of self, acquire and hone teamwork and group social skills, and contribute productively to our society.  

Apply today to be an influence on (and learn from) the next generation of men! 

Requirements to become a mentor:  

- You must be 21 years old or older  

- You must be in the DC area long enough to fulfill at least the 1-year commitment  

(onboarding can take up to 3 months) 

- You must have access to a reliable vehicle; either your own a car or have a subscription to Zipcar, etc.  

- You must adhere to our clearance procedures