Enroll a Child
Step One
The first step in enrolling your child is to attend schedule a Family Info Session to learn more about our programs and what it means for your child to have a mentor!
Step Two
After attending our Family Info Session the next step is to complete our Child Application. You will then be guided through our enrollment process which includes an interview and orientation.
Do you remember a person from your childhood who you looked up to? An adult who spent time with you, listened to your dreams and encouraged you? Maybe they taught you how to play ball or ride a bike. Likely, it was someone other than your parents, someone you respected, but who did not have an authoritarian, parental role.
Through their friendship with a Big Brother or Big Sister, Littles often discover a whole new world of experiences, opportunity, and potential. Being a Little can transform the life of a child, and have lifelong results. In fact, research has shown that the shared experiences between Bigs and Littles have a direct and lasting impact on young people’s lives.
Bigs and Littles do simple things together virtually and potentially in person-playing sports, cooking, going over schoolwork, washing the car, taking walks, volunteering in their communities, or just hanging out together. It’s the friendship that develops while doing these everyday activities that makes the difference.
Big Brothers Big Sisters works closely with parents and guardians to match every child with the right Big. Every volunteer is screened, trained, and supervised, and professionals in youth development support each match to help ensure that the relationship will be safe and rewarding for everyone involved.
Parents and guardians of Littles are involved every step of the way. 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.
Eligibility
Little Sisters:
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Girls must be between the ages of 6-18.
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The family must plan to live in Flagstaff for a minimum of one year.
For Little Brothers:
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Boys must be between the ages of 7-18.
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The family must plan to live in Flagstaff for a minimum of one year.
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Boys who are matched with a Big Brother must be from a single parent home with a female head of household. Boys between 7 and 11 can be matched with a Big Sister (if deemed appropriate by the Program Coordinator), if they reside with a male head of household.