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Parents/Guardians interested in getting your child involved as a Little Brother or Sister: the first step in the application process is about a 10-minute phone orientation. Call the agency at (610) 373-5544 and talk to one of our staff members. They will discuss the application process, the minimum eligibility requirements, and our available programs; answer any questions you may have; and get what information we need to send you an application packet.
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Youth
must be 8- to 15-years of age (age 15 is the cut off for new Littles) Youth must be a resident of Berks County. Youth must live
in a single-parent household (with some exceptions). Parent &
Youth must be willing to attend any support/training workshops or meetings required by BBBS (see Empower Training schedule). Parent & Youth must be willing to cooperate with the agency in the supervision/monitoring
process of the mentoring match relationship. Youth must have a desire
to be matched with a Big Brother/Sister and to sustain that mentoring match relationship for at least one year. Youth must lack a supportive & nurturing relationship with the absent parent or significant
members of the client's extended family. Youth must be capable of
deriving some benefit from the services of the BBBS programs. NOTE:
Exceptions can be made at the discretion of the Casework Manager with the approval from the agency's Executive Director. ___________________________________ PARENT & YOUTH EMPOWER SCHEDULE Wednesday, May 22nd - 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm Thursday, June 6th -- 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm Thursday, July 18th - 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm Tuesday, August 6th - 10 am to 12 noon Thursday, September 26th - 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
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