California MENTOR

Marrie Ann has been living in a MENTOR home with our Golden Gate FHA program for almost 7 years! She loves to grow fresh vegetables to share with her friends and family. Her favorite things that she’s grown are garlic, lettuce and tomatoes- she really has quite the green thumb! Marrie Ann loves getting the chance to be outside doing activities with her MENTOR Family. #GoldenGateFHA #CaliforniaMENTOR #FamilyHomeAgency

California MENTOR brings caring closer with our comprehensive matching between a Mentor and individual. We take into consideration things like a Mentor's availability of time, mutual interests, and home life into account to create relationships that will span the tests of time. San Diego Mentor, Maureen, opened up her heart and home to a match with James and they have already formed a friendship. James has settled into his new home nicely and has expressed how comfortable he is with his new Mentor. They share a mutual love of walking around the neighborhood, taking trips to the grocery store, and a hope to attend community activities once it is safe to do so. #SanDiegoFHA #CaliforniaMENTOR #FamilyHomeAgency

Being a MENTOR is a work of HEART ! Dolly Quitoriano, a Mentor provider with our Stockton-FHA, has contributed to changing the lives of the individuals she has welcomed into her host home for over 11 years. Dolly can turn seemingly simple activities like shopping, watching television, and everyday conversations into meaningful and unforgettable moments. She embraces each individual’s accomplishments as her own and perseveres to ensure success in each of their lives. "The bes...t part of being a MENTOR is providing the best possible support to adults with disabilities." -Dolly Quitoriano #WorkofHeart #StocktonFHA #FamilyHomeAgency #CaliforniaMENTOR See more

Our programs have always made it a priority to create and maintain the safest environments possible for the Mentors and individuals we serve. With PPE and now vaccine's we are taking any steps possible to get as far ahead of Covid-19 as we can. Thank you to Covina's Program Supervisor, Traci, for taking the steps to protect not only yourself, but your Mentors, individuals, and community. #CovinaFHA #CaliforniaMENTOR #FamilyHomeAgency

It is rewarding to know that my work could be making a positive impact in helping each individual grow and gain skills towards their independence. Ariana Jimenez One of our core values at California MENTOR is Growth, and we can’t think of a better way to start the new year than to celebrate that! Ariana joined our team as a DSP, and over the past 7 years has not only supported others in growth, but has also continued the pursuit of her own personal and career development. Ariana has served as a Program Administrative Coordinator, Office Coordinator and is currently a Program Services Clinical Coordinator for our Stockton-FHA team. Please join us in wishing her a very happy 7 year anniversary! #CaliforniaMENTOR #StocktonFHA #FamilyHomeAgency

Our OC FHA staff believe giving is the best part of the holiday season. They wanted to celebrate the individuals and Mentors in their program and make the end of their year a little bit more merry and bright. They took the time to create and present beautiful gift baskets at a safe and socially distanced drive thru event. #OCFHA #CaliforniaMENTOR #FamilyHomeAgency

In the words of the classic children's song by Malvina Reynolds, "Love is something if you give it away, you end up having more." 3 years ago Allen was matched with Mari Williams, a Mentor Provider with our Eureka-FHA. Mari became a Mentor because she has always enjoyed caring for others. Allen and Mari enjoy spending time together doing various activities, especially arts and crafts. Mari believes the best part of mentoring for her, is all the fun and joy she and Allen share together and all the love that mentoring has brought into her life. #EurekaFHA #CaliforniaMENTOR #FamilyHomeAgency

Wishing everyone a safe and Happy New Year! 2020 has certainly been challenging, and we are grateful for all of our team members for making our mission possible. We look to the New Year with hope and a continued commitment to providing quality care and supports together.

Our FHA programs continue to find ways to stay close at heart while remaining socially distanced. Covina FHA delivered gift baskets complete with sparkling cider to toast their amazing Mentors during their virtual awards ceremony. There was even a surprise visit from a couple of penguins to really keep it waddling along! Although they can't wait until they can be all together again, it was a lovely way to spotlight how the Mentors go above and beyond in making a difference in the lives of the individuals we serve. #CovinaFHA #CaliforniaMENTOR #FamilyHomeAgency

We LVE birthdays!!! And what better way to celebrate than with a surprise cake delivery from our Fresno FHA team?! Happy Birthday Masson & Andrew!!! We hope it’s the best one yet! #CAMentor #FresnoFHA

A HUGE Shout Out to Jenean Sargent, a Direct Support Professional (DSP) with a heart for humanity. Thank you Jenean for your commitment to helping the individuals and families we support to achieve their full potential, and enjoy all that life has to offer. We can't help everyone, but everyone can help someone.... Ronald Reagan See more

They may look like the 3 Mask-a-teers, but there's actually a few rock-stars (Bill, Ric and Nate) hiding behind those masks! When COVID-19 caused the shutdown of Bill's program and canceled the family's planned summer activities, Ric a Mentor with our Family Home Agency program took advantage of the area they live in and booked the ultimate social distancing getaway.... A week long houseboat trip for the family! While Bill and Nate had never been on a houseboat, they w...ere excited about a new adventure working as team, and decided to give it a try! Their final review: "Best vacation ever!" #AllForOneAndOneForAll #SafetyFirst #ReddingFHA #ChicoFHA

We are absolutely PUMPkinED for our upcoming fall events. Our Covina and Lanterman FHA are distributing over 65 pumpkins to all of their homes to kick off the festivities. We can't wait to see what all these pumpkins become. #CovinaFHA #CaliforniaMENTOR #FamilyHomeAgency

The air is a little cooler and the sun is a little softer, creating the ideal weather to gather for a beautiful and safe autumn afternoon picnic. Then followed by a visit to a socially distanced pumpkin patch. This was the perfect way for individuals Cherry and Krystina to begin all of their fall festivities. #InlandFHA #CaliforniaMENTOR #FamilyHomeAgency

We are excited to welcome Flordeliza as a Mentor for our Family Home Agency program in Visalia! Flordeliza has been providing direct care for over 25 years to a wide range of individuals. She has devoted herself to the selfless care of those she has served. We look forward to working with Flordeliza directly, and being part of our FHA program. #VisaliaFH

Our Southern California Recruiters had a spook-tacular time getting in the Halloween Spirit during their monthly connection call. To get in the spirit of becoming a Mentor to an individual with special needs, reach out to your recruiter today. #SoCalFHA #CaliforniaMENTOR #FamilyHomeAgency

Happy Birthday to Frank! Making birthdays fun and special has been extra challenging during COVID, but that didn't stop Frank's Mentor from going above and beyond to make it one to remember. Frank had a super fun and safe celebration at home with his California MENTOR family. And what birthday would be complete without some ice-cream cake -- YUM!

"If you have good thoughts it will shine out of your face and you will always look lovely." - Roald Dahl Look at these lovely face's! It's easy to have good thoughts when you are making someone's life happier. Mentor's do this daily! You can learn how to make a difference in someone's life today and it will make a difference in your own, as you do. www.MentorsWanted.com... #EurekaFHA #CaliforniaMENTOR

Happy Fall Friday! Carving out the time to spend together fosters the connections between our staff, Mentors, and Individuals who have FALL'in in love with California MENTOR. Our East LA FHA Recruiter Danika hosted a virtual get together. Mentors and Individuals were able to join in for a Pumpkin Carving Contest and some Fun Fall Themed Games. #ELARCFHA #CaliforniaMENTOR #FamilyHomeAgency

Horses, Cowboys, and the wide open range are what originally drew Daniel to Western Movies. Now Daniel has gathered a collection of over 500 DVDs. To make them all match, he has embraced his artistic side and creates a new cover for each and every one. #InlandFHA #CaliforniaMENTOR #FamilyHomeAgency

A recipe is a story that ends with a meal. -Pat Conroy Orange County FHA hosted a virtual cooking class with the assistance of their nutritionist. They took the time to educate the individuals and their Mentors on how to make a fun recipe with healthy and seasonal ingredients. #OCFHA #CaliforniaMENTOR #FamilyHomeAgency

Did you know that taking time for arts and crafts is not only a great way to strengthen bonds with one another, but also reduces stress and depression, boosts self esteem, and increases creative thinking. Cherry and Krystina were able to turn these ordinary paper plates into gourd-geous pumpkin crafts. #InlandFHA #CaliforniaMENTOR #FamilyHomeAgency

Meet Brittany. Brittany has been with California MENTOR since 2015, as Program Director for our East Los Angeles Family Home Agency program. In managing the daily operations for the Family Home Agency team, she offers over 10 years of experience in Human Services. Brittany’s career with California MENTOR began as a Recertification Coordinator within the Family Home Agency. Brittany’s passion for her work is the reward she receives from the daily interaction and kindness of providing support to individuals, Mentors and her team. #ELARCFHA #CaliforniaMENTOR #FamilyHomeAgency