Though mentoring has a long history, it has just recently begun to mature as a field to provide a research base of "best practice" for program development. Today, professionals are looking for ways to better connect with students, particularly those at risk, and mentoring programs are one way to do so. Mentoring programs are expanding rapidly, particularly in schools. In this article, the authors describe the development and implementation of an adult-student mentoring program, identify some cautions, and provide specific direction for program support.