Enroll a Child

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 USE A BIG?

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 hundreds of thousands of young people across the country.

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.

ENROLLMENT PROCESS

  1. Complete the Youth Enrollment Application.

    Form can be submitted:

    Email: info@blueridgebigs.org
    Fax: 434-244-0885
    Mail: 420 E. Main Street, Suite B, Charlottesville, VA 22902

  2. Attend a Parent Orientation.

    Learn more about the program and child safety measures. Parents must attend an Orientation with Enrollment Staff before their child will be matched. Please contact us directly if you require any accommodations.

    Register for Parent Orientation

  3. Interview with BBBS.

    Parent/Guardian and child will complete separate, in-person interviews with BBBS staff. Enrollment Staff will contact you to schedule a time that works for your and your child. Interviews are done at the child’s primary residence.

  4. It’s Match Meeting Time!

    Once you’ve completed the steps above, if your child has been accepted into the program AND we’ve selected a Big that meets your child’s needs and interests, we will call you to schedule a time for everyone to meet!

Are you ready? Get started by completing the Youth Enrollment Application:

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