OUR COMMITMENT TO . . .
. . . THE LOCAL COMMUNITY
History
Since 1969, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Washington County has been a force for change, connecting volunteers with children to help them empower every child for their brightest future. As part of the nation’s largest volunteer supported mentoring network, we make meaningful, monitored matches between adult volunteers (“Bigs”) and children (“Littles”). We believe in igniting our community to make Washington County strong today- and tomorrow. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Washington County develops positive enduring relationships that have a direct and lasting effect on the lives of young people.
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. . . Our Matches
Support that Lasts a Lifetime
Matches are supported by individual case workers called Match Support. Match Support are degreed, professional support staff. These case workers nurture families, mentors, and youth for the entire duration of enrollment and the length of the Match. Match Support connect parents to much-needed resources, coach Bigs in their mentorship, connect with school counselors and family liaisons, administer surveys, run programs, events and track the success of Littles over time. The job of Match Support is the highest programming expense as well as the most important position in the Big Brothers Big Sisters agency. This position is the heart and soul of Big Brothers Big Sisters and is the key to the volunteering service delivery model. With over 200 volunteers, Match Support staff support the over 1,000 impacted individuals within our program. Impacted individuals include parents/guardians, siblings and volunteer families. Match Support contact Big, Little and parent monthly to ensure child safety. BBBSA National Standards require each affiliate to reach a benchmark of contacting 90% of individuals in a Match monthly. By investing in strong Match Support professionals Big Brothers Big Sisters of Washington County has the biggest impact through mentoring with Washington County Youth.
. . . Access, Belonging and Opportunity
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Washington County is committed to access, belonging, and opportunity. We provide access to positive mentorship for every young person who needs us no matter their background, experiences, circumstances or need, we are committed to ensuring every young person has a positive mentor in their lives. Recognizing and valuing who young people are, where they live and how they connect, we create access to resources, people, and opportunities that meet young people where they are. We create a community that fosters connection and belonging. When young people are part of Big Brothers Big Sisters, they have a community of supportive relationships and meaningful connections empowering them to reach their full potential and thrive in life. We safeguard youth and cultivate the trust of all BBBS participants. We empower young people to learn, lead and grow. We consider safety and well-being to be multi-dimensional (or holistic), including emotional and physical safety, risk reduction, and safe relationships and environment—all core components of youth well-being. Whether in a workplace, a school, or in the community, we empower young people through relationships that give them the confidence and skills to navigate life and thrive.
The thread and values of every single thing we do is to empower this promise of potential for young people because we know mentorship is a transformative solution for young people, our economy and our society.
Our mission is to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that empower our youth.
SERVING WASHINGTON COUNTY SINCE 1969
