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Our Dare to Dream® program offers one-on-one mentorship to youth in care aged 11-22, empowering them to develop skills, pursue passions, and achieve their goals through supportive relationships.
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EMPOWERING YOUTH THROUGH MENTORSHIP
Our Dare to Dream® program matches mentors with youth to navigate life's challenges together, providing advice, encouragement, and a supportive community. We believe that the simple act of telling a mentee "I believe in you," "You are special," and "You are going to do great things" can transform their journey entirely. Mentors meet both practical and emotional needs, guiding their mentees through tailored developmental milestones. Mentors commit to meeting with their mentees every other week to set goals and help them achieve their dreams. While the relationships ideally last a lifetime, the program is a one-year commitment.

TRANSFORMING LIVES THROUGH
​STRONGER RELATIONSHIPS

After years of receiving anecdotal feedback attesting to the effectiveness of our programming, National Angels contracted with the University of Texas at Austin, Texas Institute for Child & Family Wellbeing (TXICFW) to measure our impact of transformation across our programs. Our Dare to Dream® program shows:
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Caregivers gave an average score of 10 out of 10 for the Dare to Dream® program.
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60%
of Dare to Dream® mentors indicated that they observed their matched youth’s confidence increase since being matched with them.
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90%
of Dare to Dream® mentors responded that they “probably will” or “definitely will” remain connected to their matches after their commitment ends.
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84%
of Dare to Dream® mentors reported high degrees of open and honest communication.
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89%
of Dare to Dream® mentors reported genuinely enjoying spending time with their matched youth.
National Angels will continue to test, measure, and analyze customer-driven data to build evidence of service effectiveness to improve our programs and the lives we have the privilege of walking alongside.
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What Dare to Dream® ​Mentorship Looks like
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​Want to be part of the change? For more information, download the mentor packet below and apply!
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Ages 15-22
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Ages 11-14
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​Watch this powerful video to learn more about how the Dare to Dream® program is transforming the way youth experience foster care through mentorship.​
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​PROGRAM DIVERSITY

We support children, youth, and families, and welcome volunteers and staff from all backgrounds within our local community. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of religion, marital status, ethnicity, age, financial position, gender identity, or sexual orientation. Learn more here.
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Phone: (737) 210-1903
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Mailing Address:
9901 Brodie Ln.
Suite 160, PMB 255
Austin, TX 78748


Physical Address:
401 FM 967
​Buda, TX 78610

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