### Question
How is the term mentoring defined?


### Answer
The term **mentoring** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 629i* as the following:

> a structured, managed program in which children are appropriately matched with screened and trained adult volunteers for one-on-one relationships, involving meetings and activities on a regular basis, intended to meet, in part, the child's need for involvement with a caring and supportive adult who provides a positive role model

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 629i*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER IV-GRANTS TO STATES FOR AID AND SERVICES TO NEEDY FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN AND FOR CHILD-WELFARE SERVICES > Part B-Child and Family Services > subpart 2-promoting safe and stable families**

