What Parents Say About GRIT Powered

  • "GRIT Powered gave my son the one thing we couldn't provide him, a peer who really gets him. His mentor did just tell him what to do, they helped him figure out how to take ownership. For the first time he is setting goals and actually following through."

    Laurie Payton, parent of 14 year old. Austin, TX

  • "My daughter has ADHD and was really struggling with time management and self esteem. Her mentor not only helped her create a routine, but they also made her feel understood. That connection was a turning point."

    Jamie Kokot, parent of 13 year old, California

  • "My daughter has a great therapist, but GRIT Powered filled a different need. Her mentor helped her take what she was learning in therapy and apply it to daily life. GRIT Powered was the bridge between insight and action."

    Lindsey Beumer, parent of 17 year old, Chicago, IL

  • "Mentoring has been an invaluable complement t oother supports we tried. Having someone close in age who 'gets it' has made all the difference."

    Keith Finley, parent of 14 year old, Florida

What Teens Say About Their Mentors

  • "My mentor helped me realize that needing support doesn't mean that I am failing, it means that I am learning. Now I actually feel more in control of my school work and my life."

    Alex Perez, 17 year old, Atlanta, GA

  • " I didn't think I needed a mentor, but now I am actually getting stuff done. I learned how to use my calendar, plan my week, and stop procrastinating so much."

    Suzie Hoffman, 15 year old, Florida

  • " I used to miss assignments and zone our a lot. My mentor helped me create a routine that finally works for me. She checks in without making me feel bad."

    Greg Christopher, 16 years old, Atlanta, GA

  • " What I like most is that I am comfortable with my mentor and we talk about whatever I want to work on. Then they help me figure out how to get it done."

    McKenna Hough, 16 year old, Denver, CO