Could Your Little One Use a Big?

As a parent, you recognize the potential of your child better than anyone. By giving your child the opportunity to be part of Big Brothers Big Sisters, you’re starting them down a path to an even brighter, more promising future. It all starts with the right role models. And Big Brothers Big Sisters is the place to start a relationship with one. For over 100 years, due in large part to private donations, we've been able to recruit, screen, match and support mentoring relationships that have changed the lives of thousands of young people across Ohio.
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You Will See the Impact

Get along better with their friends and family

Are more likely to steer clear of drugs and alcohol

Feel better about themselves

Do better in school

Are more confident

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Parents

Safe. From the Start

Parents and guardians are not just part of the process, they’re part of the success. When it comes to the future of our children and the well-being of our communities, we’re all in this together. So it should come as no surprise that we need the parents and guardians of 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 (Big Brothers Big Sisters will contact you, but we welcome your feedback any time)
  • 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
Your child’s safety is extremely important to us. Big Brothers Big Sisters conducts thorough background checks on ever volunteer in our program and every relationship is closely monitored and supported by a professionally trained Match Support Specialist.
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