PATHFINDEREST. 2026
A bridge between foster
care and adulthood
A mentoring programme for young people leaving foster care.
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About the project
Pathfinder is a mentoring project for young people leaving foster care.
The programme connects young people with carefully prepared mentors to support them as they enter adulthood through relationship, conversation and a sense of agency.
We build lasting relationships.
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Social problem
77 k
children in foster care
⅓
do not finish secondary school
40%
have no stable employment
25%
experience homelessness
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How the programme works
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Mentor
Selection, preparation and supervision of mentors.
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1:1 relationship
Weekly online meetings for around 3 months.
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Growth
Building relationships, agency and the transition to adulthood.
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Technology
A platform supporting mentor ↔ youth matching.
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Project pillars
Ethics & coaching
Partnership with Mukoid
- mentor selection
- supervision
- ethical standards
Technology
Technology consulting
- matching
- scalability
- platform
Foundation
Social model
- stability
- long-term impact
- growth
„We don't teach adulthood,we are with themas they step into it.”
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Collaborate
Who are we looking for?
- 01residential care facilities
- 02psychologists
- 03mentors and coaches
- 04technology partners
- 05CSR/ESG corporations
- 06sponsors
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