Child abuse may be part of a child’s past, but it doesn’t have to dictate their future. Mentoring doesn’t erase trauma. But it creates a new pattern—one where trust is safe, adults are reliable, and the child is seen and valued. When systems collaborate with community mentors, we stop managing cases—and start restoring lives. Because every child deserves more than survival.They deserve someone in their corner, believing in who they are—and who they can become.