Boys to Men Mentoring Network of Virginia 's  ( BTMVA)  mission is to support boys during their critical teenage years, as they transition from a boy into a man.  We do this by providing communities of caring mentors and role models who listen, accept, encourage and support teenage boys on their journey to become good men.  We focus on young men ages 12-17, with an emphasis on middle school boys, as this is traditionally a time when boys are still impressionable and open to new ideas. Mentors help young men figure out what kind of an adult man he wants to be, praise him for his gifts, support him when he makes mistakes, and encourage him to make good choices on his path to manhood.