Parents as Partners
Putting your child in the program
We are so happy that you are interested in enrolling your child in one of our programs. It all starts with the right opportunities—and Big Brothers Big Sisters is the place to find them. For over 120 years we’ve been able to recruit, screen, match, and support mentoring relationships that have changed the lives of hundreds of thousands of young people across our community.
In addition to one-to-one mentoring, we now offer Youth Enrichment Workshops—interactive group experiences designed to build social capital, life skills, and community connection. These workshops provide another way for young people to grow their confidence, expand their networks, and gain the tools they need to thrive.
You know what’s best for your child. So we’ll need your help from the start—providing information about your child’s strengths and needs, and ultimately approving the mentor that Big Brothers Big Sisters chooses for your child’s match, or selecting enrichment opportunities that fit your child’s interests.
We enroll youth ages 5–16. Youth can be matched with a mentor between the ages of 6–16. We support young adults until the age of 26.
Mentoring Program
To start the process to match your child with a mentor, complete the application for your child (or children) below. Then, schedule an orientation.
Youth Enrichment Workshops
These Workshops are designed to equip youth aged 12-17 with the skills, confidence, and awareness needed to recognize and engage with mentors in their everyday environments.
If you have any questions about the information above or if you are having trouble completing the application please call our office at 210-225-6322.
Once You’re Matched
After you and your child meet your Big for the first time at the Match Introduction, there will be other ways in which we have to have your support. Here are a few examples below:
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- You will notify Big Brothers Big Sisters after every outing your child has with their Big by filling out this form.
- You will report any concerns immediately by calling our office at 210-225-6322 or filling out this form.
- If your child and Big are doing an activity that requires an overnight stay, this form must be filled out prior to the visit.