Welcome to Foston Foundation

The journey from childhood, through adolescence, to adulthood can be very hazardous.

Caring adults can be trained as GUIDES to help youth avoid the common pitfalls.

By also finding their gifts and talents, and providing opportunities to hone their gifts,

GUIDES can help keep that fire burning.

The Foston Foundation trains caring adults to be those GUIDES

Sometimes youth may need personalized GUIDES to navigate adolescence and develop life skills. to unlock their full potential in other words

"Light their fire".

Frequently Asked Questions

What age group is your GUIDE training program suitable for?

We are recruiting caring adults over the age of 18 to be trained as GUIDES. Our youngest so far has been a 18 year old college freshman, and the oldest so far has been an 82 year old retiree.

What does your GUIDE Training cover?

During the GUIDE training weekend, we cover 18 hours of advanced training in Adolescent Psychology and Development, Adolescent Depression and Loss, Holistic Mentoring One and Holistic Mentoring TWO.

What type of background do the adults need to be trained as guides?

Because Holistic Mentoring involves the entire community, our GUIDES need to reflect the entire community. So we need GUIDES from every occupation who are caring adults and want to help our youth.

“Foston Foundation has truly been a game-changer for my work with youth. It has improved my teaching and parenting. The guidance and support I received has helped me grow into a confident GUIDE for youth.”

[A participant]