This imiportant piece of the supportive care provided to the residents of Flowering Branch Children's Shelter has become very popular with the youth, as well as with the mentors. After going through an application process and a three hour training, volunteer mentors make weekly visits with the young person to whom they are assigned, send them cards and notes, and provide genuine, non-judgmental care.

Some comments from the residents about Jacob's Ladder:

n I've never gotten my own mail before. It makes me feel special.

n My mentor is really cool. She even shot baskets with me. (We have our own basketball court.)

n It's nice to have someone to talk to who's there just for me.

n I like it when we play a board game together with some of the other kids and mentors.

n This is really cool!

If you think you'd like to be part of this wonderful experience, call or e-mail the Volunteer Coordinator: 770-387-1143 or vanessa@advochild.org.