Enrolling
Give your child the gift of a mentor — and a new friend.
DESCRIPTION:
~ Qualifications to be a Little
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Between 6 and 13
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From a single parent family
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In need of a positive adult friend
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Resides in Winnebago or Boone County
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Commit to one year with a Big
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Full cooperation from parent or guardian
~ Our Impact
Kids matched with a Big Brother or Big Sister:
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Are more confident
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Are more likely to steer clear of drugs and alcohol
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Do better in school
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Get along better with their family and friends
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Feel better about themselves. 1
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~ Parents are our Partners
We’ll work closely with you; your input is important. Not only do you
provide information about your child’s strengths and needs, but you approve
the selection of the Big Brother or Big Sister. Once the match is made, parents
remain closely involved in several key ways.
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~ Your child's safety is very important to us
Big Brothers Big Sisters conducts a thorough background check
on every volunteer and every match is regularly reviewed by a
professional Match Support Specialist.
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Looking for more information?
Review answers to commonly asked
questions in our FAQs
Check out: BBBS brochure
Contact BBBS at 815-489-1131
1 Tierney, J.P., Grossman, J.B., and Resch, N.L. (1995) Making
a Difference: An Impact Study of Big Brothers Big Sisters. Philadelphia:
Public/Private Ventures
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