Keith M, 16 years old, LA

Keith is a very intelligent young man who aspires to become a lawyer one day. He has struggled mentally due to the incarceration and substance addiction of his father. Witnessing his father’s battle with drug addiction had a significant impact on Keith throughout his teenage years. After his father was incarcerated, Keith began to regress academically and lost much of his motivation. His school counselor recommended a mentorship program to help support him through this difficult period. Since being paired with a mentor, a positive change in Keith’s behavior and outlook has been observed. Keith’s mother works very hard to provide him with the support and resources he needs to stay on the right path. However, without his father’s involvement, it has been challenging for her to meet all of his needs on her own.

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Growth is Life Foundation