CHOICE Host Information

CHOICE is designed to create lasting connections for Colorado's youth in foster care who are at risk of entering adulthood without life-long relationships with stable adults. The program provides opportunities for relationships to develop organically, with youth and adults forming relationships that are enduring and successful, and therefore creating permanent, lasting connections.

CHOICE HOSTS

Mentors in the CHOICE program are called "Hosts". Hosts commit to visiting with a youth two times a month for a minimum of one year. As a host, you will build a relationship with a youth by spending time in the community and in your home. Your most important role is your commitment to helping an older youth in foster care find permanency, either through legal permanency (adoption or guardianship) or relational permanency (long-term relationships). If you decide to become a host, we are certain you will find the experience to be rewarding.

Who is eligible to host?

  • You must be a Colorado resident, at least 24 years or older.
  • You can be single, married, in a committed relationship, or have a domestic partner - LGBTQ+ families are welcome.
  • You may or may not have children (although your children may not attend CHOICE events).
  • You must pass child abuse and criminal background checks.
STEPS TO HOSTING

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO HOST?

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MENTOR

Help prepare a youth for adulthood.

• Teach general life skills (cooking, budgeting, etc.)

• Create and work towards goals

• Explore career options

• Talk about and prepare for the future

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SUPPORT

Be there for a youth through their challenges and celebrate their successes.

• Check in on the youth and their daily life

• Provide emotional support

• Be a consistent and stable lifelong connection

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ADVOCATE

Support a youth in finding permanency.

• Introduce youth to your family and friends

• Get youth involved with the community and expand their network

• Connect with a youth's team of providers

• Help a youth find and use their voice

BECOME A CHOICE HOST

Learn more about becoming a CHOICE host and complete the on-demand CHOICE Orientation.

CHOICE HOST FAQ
Orientations & Events