Enroll a Child

Little Brothers, Little Sisters
Any child growing up today could benefit from spending time with a person who could bring a little magic into the child’s life…sharing little moments and experiences that open up the world to him, and that he’ll remember forever.

The children, ages 6 through 12 upon entering the program, come from primarily single parent families and live in southern Kane and Kendall Counties. Little Brothers and Little Sisters are children who need, want, and can benefit from a caring adult relationship.

If you are a parent who wants to enroll your child in Big Brothers Big Sisters Community-based Mentorships, call (630) 844-9090 or contact us.

Students
Students needing extra guidance and support in school get help from in-school mentors. Teachers refer students to the Big Brothers Big Sisters school-based mentoring program in school districts with which a collaborative partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters is developed. At times, a Big Brothers Big Sisters mentoring program takes place in a group at a community location. Call us at (630) 844-9090 to see if your school is a partner with Big Brothers Big Sisters.

How to Enroll a Child

Parents tell us they are interested in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program for their child(ren). You will talk with the Customer Relations Specialist who will ask some basic information and make an appointment for you and your child(ren) to come meet with our professional staff member of Big Brothers Big Sisters.
You’ll meet with an enrollment specialist and complete paperwork which helps us understand your child’s needs and interests and learn your preferences in a volunteer.
Children are invited to group activities once they are enrolled in Big Brothers Big Sisters.
When a volunteer is selected, our case manager introduces the parent to the volunteer. The child meets the volunteer after all agree to continue with the proposed match. A case manager’s support continues until the parent or child, or volunteer, no longer wishes or needs Big Brothers Big Sisters’ support.
Children visit their Big Brother or Big Sister on a consistent, regular basis either for a year, or in the case of school-based mentoring, a school year.

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