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Information for Parents and Guardians...Did you know
that children who have a mentor in their life usually improve their
school performance, have higher self-esteem and better relationships
with others than before they had a mentor? Getting a Big Brother or
Big Sister for your child is a way to help your child develop into a
competent, confident and caring adult! If you would like to
speak to someone about enrolling your child in Big Brothers Big
Sisters program, please contact the agency at 717-397-7567 or send
an email to
Enroll A Child
- Does my child qualify for a
Big Brother or Big Sister?
A potential Little Brother must be age 7-14 and Little
Sister age 6-14 years old. The child should demonstrate a
need for an additional adult role model in their life.
The child should be able to develop and maintain a
positive relationship with an adult. The family must be
residents of Lancaster County.
- What do I have to do to get
a Big Brother or Big Sister for my child?
The parent/legal guardian must call the agency and speak
with a caseworker. The family will then meet in the
office with the caseworker, submit a written application,
give permission for a school report, and allow a home
visit. This process can take up to four/five weeks. The
agency sends the parent/legal guardian a letter telling
him/her if the child is accepted.
- How much does it
cost?
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lancaster County charges no
fees for service. Volunteers are expected to pay any
expenses needed for a visit with your child. We
discourage volunteers from spending a lot of money on
Littles and do not expect them to pay for expensive
activities. Volunteers always appreciate the offer from a
parent/legal guardian to help pay for an activity.
- Who are the Big Brothers or
Big Sisters?
Big Brother or Big Sister volunteers must be residents of
Lancaster County, or college students attending a college
or university in Lancaster County. They complete an
in-depth screening process before they become volunteers.
This process includes a state police check, child abuse
history check, home visit and three personal references.
If the Volunteers are a Big Couple, they must be married
for at least one year before they can volunteer.
- How is my child's "match"
supervised?
A caseworker from Big Brothers Big Sisters stays in touch with you
and your child, and the volunteer every month for the first year of
the match. After that, they monitor the match every three months to
make sure everything is going well. The caseworker is always
available for your support if you have any questions.
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