Faithful Fellowship Youth Peer Support Program
Program Overview
The Faithful Fellowship Youth Peer Support Program is a trauma-informed, community-based peer support and mentorship program designed for children and youth impacted by incarceration. The program provides a safe and supportive space where youth can process their experiences, build healthy coping skills, strengthen social-emotional development, and connect with peers who understand the unique challenges of having an incarcerated loved one or justice-involved loved one.
The program focuses on reducing isolation, addressing stigma, strengthening resilience, and promoting healing through peer connection, mentorship, psychoeducation, and structured skill-building.
Who qualifies
This program supports youth who are directly impacted by parental, familial incarceration, justice involved, or unaccompanied minors, who are in need of a safe, supportive space to process their experiences.
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Youth ages 10–25
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Impacted by incarceration or seperation
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Experiencing grief, loss, stress, depression, trauma, anxiety, anger, or family-related challenges
What participants receive
Participants receive structured peer connection, mentorship, and emotional support to strengthen coping skills and reduce isolation.
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Weekly peer individual support or groups via telehealth
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Mentorship and positive role modeling
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Coping skills and emotional regulation support
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Life skills and recreational activities
Who provides services
Services are delivered by trained professionals and mentors who provide trauma-informed support and guidance.
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Peer mentors
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Peer Support Specialists
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LCSWs, LMSWs, and supervised clinical or social work interns