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A caring adult serves as a guide, a mentor and a role model for young people.

This sense of connection — within and outside the family — is a powerful factor that encourages good social skills, responsible values and a positive identity.

Adult role models include parents, teachers, coaches, neighbors, youth volunteers, extended family members and tutors.

Parents are the most important but children need the support of other positive adults in their lives as well.

All across the nation, America's Promise partners are connecting caring adults to young people.