Enroll A Child | BBBS Metro Detroit

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We serve boys and girls in Oakland, Macomb, and Wayne counties from all racial, religious, and economic backgrounds. Our core program focuses on children ages 7-16 who desire a friendship with an adult volunteer. While we focus on youth 7-16, matched youth can stay in our program until they are 18.

are more confident

are more likely to steer clear of drugs and alcohol

MATCHED KIDS

do better in school

get along better with their family and friends

feel better about

themselves

PARENTS WANTED

When it comes to the future of our children and the well-being of our communities, we’re all in this together. So it should come as no surprise that we need the parents and guardians of Littles to be involved every step of the way, starting with the initial match.

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, including:

- Approving activities and outings for your child and their Big

- Asking your child questions about those outings, and sharing what you learn with the agency staff

- Reporting your child’s progress and milestones to the agency on a regular basis (Big Brothers Big Sisters will contact you, but we welcome your feedback any time)

- Participating in training on child safety offered by Big Brothers Big Sisters staff, and communicating with your child about the training he or she receives.

Meet Mercedes and Kellie!

It's been two years since I've moved from Los Angeles to Detroit and I have finally found some extra time that I wanted to set aside and give back to the community of Detroit. When thinking of ways to do this I was thinking about how I could use my skills and what I've learned to better something or someone.

Continue reading about Mercedes and Kellie's journey, click the button below.

Across programs, the foundational model remains the same: one child (“Little”) is intentionally “matched” with an adult volunteer (“Big”) in a long-term, professionally supported mentoring relationship. And no matter when a child enters a program, there’s no limit to where he or she can go.

Community Mentoring

This is the most well-known BBBS national research mentoring model, which matches youth with volunteers who share common interests and activities that they plan together, simply sharing everyday experiences.

School Based Mentoring

Big's and Little's meet for supervised sessions at a dedicated site, such as a school or a community center with adult mentors. Still experiencing a one-to-one mentoring relationship. Lunch Buddies/After School. Aimed at engaging elementary aged youth during their lunch time, matches explore activities around academic success, self-confidence and decision-making.

Workplace Mentoring

The focus of this program is aimed at engaging youth with adult mentors in educational and fun activities that explore various themes of youth development. Each volunteer is matched with one student who they will work with for the entire school year (and beyond!). During scheduled meeting times, matches participate in activities that are planned and facilitated by a Site-Based Specialist.

Enroll a child today

MATCHED KIDS

When it comes to the future of our children and the well-being of our communities, we’re all in this together. So it should come as no surprise that we need the parents and guardians of Littles to be involved every step of the way, starting with the initial match.

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, including:

- Approving activities and outings for your child and their Big

- Asking your child questions about those outings, and sharing what you learn with the agency staff

- Reporting your child’s progress and milestones to the agency on a regular basis (Big Brothers Big Sisters will contact you, but we welcome your feedback any time)

- Participating in training on child safety offered by Big Brothers Big Sisters staff, and communicating with your child about the training he or she receives.

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