National Association of Child Welfare Mentors
Lived-experience support for parents navigating the child welfare system.Coming SoonAre you a parent looking for support?
Please fill and submit the Parent Waitlist Form below to be informed when we have mentors available in your state.
What is NACWM
The National Association of Child Welfare Mentors (NACWM) is a developing national network of trained, trauma-informed Mentors with lived experience in the child welfare system. Our goal is simple: No parent should have to face the system alone.
We provide emotional support, state-specific guidance,and honest insight from parents that have walked this path themselves.
What We Offer
(COMING SOON)
Parents will be able to access:
Lived-experience mentors in their state
Trauma-informed emotional support
Clear explanations of timelines and expectations
Help preparing for meetings and hearings
Optional court support
Optional communication with the case teams (with a signed release of information)
Honest, grounded feedback - without judgement or shame
Mentors will recieve:
Training
Ethical Guidelines
Supportive Community
National Recognition
A structured role with clear boundries
Interested In Becoming a Mentor?
Why This Matters
Parents often feel overwhelmed, confused, and alone during their case. NACWM exists to provide:Clarity when everything feels chaotic
Honesty when the truth is hard to hear
Support when emotions are high
Guidance from parents who truly understand
Stability during the most stressful season of a parent's life
This is support grounded in lived experience, trauma-informed practice, and compassion.
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