Mentoring for youths transitioning out of the foster care system has been growing in popularity as mentoring programs have enjoyed unprecedented growth in recent years. However, the existing empirical literature on the conditions associated with more effective youth mentoring relationships and the potential for harm in their absence should give us…

A model is presented for a telephone support group for bereaved mothers scattered geographically. Twelve monthly sessions are described, including the plan for the group and examples of conversations and insights. Group dynamics are discussed. The descriptive data and discussion of process provide an evaluation of group effectiveness. (EMK)