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COULD YOUR LITTLE ONE USE A BIG?

Raising a child is a big responsibility. Being a single parent, raising a grandchild, working multiple jobs, or lacking an adult male or female to guide your young son or daughter only adds to the challenges.

Fortunately, Big Brothers Big Sisters recruits, screens, matches and supports one-on-one mentoring relationships that have changed the lives of hundreds of thousands of young people – we call them Littles – across the country. We make a BIG impact, one match at a time.

A PROVEN PROGRAM

Since its inception, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward has created more than 50,000 professionally supported matches for youth – relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth and change their lives for the better, forever.

Research has proven that the young people in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program have higher aspirations, greater confidence, better relationships, improved academic performance, and an avoidance of risky behaviors such as trying drugs or alcohol.

YOUR INVOLVEMENT

When it comes to the future of our children and the well-being of our communities, we’re all in this together. So we need the parents and guardians of our Littles to be involved every step of the way, starting with the initial match.

Not only will you provide information about your child’s strengths and needs, but you’ll also approve the selection of the Big Brother or Big Sister. Once the match is made, you remain closely involved in many ways, including:

• Approving activities and outings for your child and their Big;
• Asking your child questions about those outings, and sharing what you learn with the agency staff;
• Reporting your child’s progress and milestones to the agency on a regular basis;
• Participating in training on child safety offered by Big Brothers Big Sisters staff, and communicating with your child about the training he or she receives.

SAFETY IS A PRIORITY

Your child’s safety is extremely important to us. Our National Standards of Excellence requires each volunteer to complete an extensive screening process. In addition, every relationship is closely monitored and supported by a professionally trained match coordinator. We also provide child safety tips to you and your child, and we welcome your questions and feedback.

Throughout the life of the match, our trained staff will be in ongoing communication with you, your child, and your child’s Big. It’s the best way to build a strong relationship that will have the greatest impact on your child’s future success.

DEFEND YOUR CHILD’S POTENTIAL

VISIT THE LINK BELOW OR CALL 954.298.5996 FOR MORE INFORMATION ON HOW YOU CAN ENROLL YOUR CHILD IN OUR PROVEN MENTORSHIP PROGRAM.