A Little can go a long way.
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.
Could your little one use a Big?
It all starts with the right role models, and Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bluegrass is the place to start a relationship with one! For the last 60 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bluegrass has been able to recruit, screen, match, and support mentoring relationships that have changed the lives of thousands of children here in Central Kentucky.
We are currently enrolling children (ages 6-13) in our Community-Based program. We are also enrolling children in 1st-4th grade who attend William Wells Brown, Booker T. Washington, Coventry Oak, Picadome, Deep Springs and Dixie Elementary Schools for our School-Plus program.
Parents
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 Big Brother or Big Sister match. But your role doesn’t end there.
Safety from the start.
Your child's safety is extremely important to us. Big Brothers Big Sisters conducts a thorough background check on every volunteer in our program, and every relationship is closely monitored and supported by a professionally trained match coordinator.
You’ll feel the impact as much as your child.
A study for Big Brothers Big Sisters found that kids matched with a Big Brother or Big Sister:
✓ are more confident
✓ are more likely to steer clear of drugs and alcohol
✓ do better in school
✓ get along better with their family and friends
✓ feel better about themselves*
*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