For Families

Welcome to An Investment of Time Mentoring

At An Investment of Time Mentoring, our mission is to empower young people through meaningful mentoring relationships that nurture confidence, character, and a vision for their future. We believe that consistent guidance and genuine care can change the course of a child’s life, and we’re committed to being that positive presence.
To every family exploring our program, we welcome you into a community built on trust, compassion, and purpose. Together, we invest not just time, but hope and belief in the potential of every child. We’re honored to walk beside you in shaping tomorrow’s leaders, one connection at a time.

Family Resources:

We support youth and young adults ages 10–25 and their families across Maryland. Use the age‑specific links below to find help with school, mental health, housing, jobs, and life skills.

Youth Resources in Maryland

We support youth and young adults ages 10–25 and their families across Maryland. Use the age‑specific links below to find help with school, mental health, housing, jobs, and life skills.

For Youth Ages 10–17

• Enoch Pratt Free Library – Back to School & Homework Help (Baltimore)
Free homework help, online tutoring, computers, and after‑school support for students in Baltimore City. Website: https://www.prattlibrary.org/back-to-school

• Maryland Department of Human Services – Youth Resources (includes foster care, independent living prep, and supports for teens) Overview of supports for youth in care, including life‑skills training and independent living programs. Website: https://dhs.maryland.gov/out-of-home-care/youth-resources/

• 211 Maryland – MDYoungMinds (Teen Mental Health Text Support)
Free, encouraging mental health text messages and resource links for Maryland teens. Website: https://211md.org/about/text-messages/mdyoungminds/

• Youth REACH MD – “Need Help?”
Resource list (by county/region) for youth and young people experiencing or at risk of homelessness, including housing, food, and healthcare. Website: https://www.youthreachmd.com/need-help/

• Teen Volunteer & Leadership Opportunities (example: Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland) Service, leadership, and service‑hour opportunities for teens, including school‑break meal delivery and a Teen Ambassador Program for high school students.
Website: https://mealsonwheelsmd.org/volunteer/teen-opportunities/

For Young Adults Ages 18–25

• Maryland DHS – Youth Resources (Transition‑Age Youth)
Information and links for older youth and young adults transitioning out of foster care or needing support as they move toward independence.
Website: https://dhs.maryland.gov/out-of-home-care/youth-resources/

• Springboard Community Services – Youth / Young Adult Services (Baltimore region)
Housing, life‑skills, counseling, and case management for youth and young adults experiencing homelessness, violence, or other challenges.
Website: https://springboardmd.org/ytc/

• Taking Flight – Young Adult Peer Support (Maryland Coalition of Families)
Statewide peer support and leadership opportunities for young adults (roughly 18–26) who have experienced behavioral health challenges. Website: https://www.mdcoalition.org/who-we-help/youth-helping-youth/

• Pressley Ridge – Maryland Transition‑Age Programs (16–24)
Independent‑living, life‑skills, education, and workforce development programs for older teens and young adults, including apartment‑based support and programs for young parents. Website: https://www.pressleyridge.org/services/transition-age-services/md/

• Humanim – Youth Transition Services (18–25)
Housing, mental health support, and transition programs helping young adults with mental illness move toward independence, employment, and community living. Website: https://humanim.org/transition-services/

• On Our Own of Maryland – Transitional Age Youth (TAY) Program (18–25)
Free, one‑on‑one peer support and advocacy for young adults (18–25) with behavioral health or substance use challenges, focused on wellness, independence, and housing. Website: https://www.ocamd.org/transition-aged-youth

• Sheppard Pratt – Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program for Transitional Age Youth (18–25) Day program for young adults living with serious mental illness, offering structured groups, life‑skills, and support in transitioning to adult life. Website: https://www.sheppardpratt.org/care-finder/psychiatric-rehabilitation-day-programs/

For Young Adults Ages 18–25

• Maryland DHS – Youth Resources (Transition‑Age Youth)
Information and links for older youth and young adults transitioning out of foster care or needing support as they move toward independence. Website: https://dhs.maryland.gov/out-of-home-care/youth-resources/

• Sheppard Pratt – Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program for Transitional Age Youth (18–25)
Day program for young adults living with serious mental illness, offering structured groups, life‑skills, and support in transitioning to adult life. Website: https://www.sheppardpratt.org/care-finder/psychiatric-rehabilitation-day-programs/