Professional readiness

The Mentoring & Leadership Development program at Beyond Our Kin uniquely combines the transformative power of mentorship with the critical skills of leadership development. Targeted at foster youth facing the crucial transition into adulthood, this program bridges personal growth with professional readiness, creating a nurturing environment for both mentors and mentees.

One-on-one mentoring

We initiate one-on-one mentoring relationships that offer personalised guidance, fostering a journey of mutual growth and understanding. Each workshop invites professionals and positive influencers to share insights, inspiring our youth towards personal and professional excellence. This program not only equips participants with essential life skills but also cultivates leadership qualities, preparing them to navigate and influence their worlds positively.

Join and Support Mentoring & Leadership Development

Your involvement in our Mentoring & Leadership Development program can light the path for foster youth striving towards a brighter future. Become a mentor, offer your expertise, or support our mission financially. Together, we can empower these young individuals to become confident leaders and positive influencers in their communities.

What others are saying

  • Azia
    I just wanted to say how much I appreciate the Beyond Our Kin Foundation. It has been an amazing experience helping you put together fun activities and workshops for other foster youth. Events that help youth and volunteers feel supported by ensuring they have things that they need to feel like they belong and can succeed in doing anything they put their mind to. Thank you for allowing me to be apart of the support system that you have created through the foundation. I appreciate everything Beyond Our Kin has done and continue to do to support youth from the foster system.
    Azia
  • Alex
    I’m forever grateful for Ms. Ava Walker and Beyond Our Kin. The organization provides various needed resources for our Youth in care, Transitional age youth & emancipated foster youth at our group homes! Ms. Ava’s passion to help our youth beat the negative statistics that face foster youth is truly unmatched! Beyond Our Kin is more than an organization, it’s a village of support for youth!
    Alex
    Dream Catchers organization
  • Trelin
    Ms Walker attended my graduation and took me to job interviews until I was hired at Culver City mall.
    Trelin
  • Aniyah
    Hey Ms Ava , I just wanted to text you and say thank you for my birthday last year. It really was the best birthday I’ve ever had , just seen some highlights of my day last year. And for purchasing groceries for me. I just wanted to tell you I appreciated you a lot for that.
    Aniyah
  • Elizebeth
    Thank you beyond our Kin for hosting an Art therapy workshop for us. And collecting our Art  to show people our stories.
    Elizebeth
  • Shakeesha
    Ms Walker thank you for talking to me and stepping in to help my social worker and I have a better connection. And gave me a referral to help with permeated housing.
    Shakeesha

Get Involved

To learn more about how you can be involved in any of our programs, please Contact us.