Enroll a Child

Could your child use a Big Brother or Sister?

It all starts with the right friend. 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 — one child at a time.

A study for Big Brothers Big Sisters found that children matched with a Big Brother or 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 themselves¹

Learn more about our impact

Parents wanted
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 Sister match. But your role doesn’t end there.

Learn more about your role

Safety from the start
Your child's safety is extremely important to us. Big Brothers Big Sisters conducts a thorough background check on every volunteer in our program, and every relationship is closely monitored and supported by a professionally trained match support specialist.

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Ready to enroll your child?

Start here

For more information about enrolling a child, please contact Al Sigala at al.sigala@bbbsnorthwest.org or 503.249.4859.

^{1Tierney, 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}