In order to be accepted into the program, you and your young person must complete every step of the enrollment process.
Our enrollment process for families includes:
Approving activities and outings between the Little and Big.
Asking your youth questions about those outings, and sharing what you learn with the match advisor.
Reporting your young person's progress and milestones to your match advisor on a regular basis. (The match advisors will contact you regularly, but welcome feedback at any time)
Participating in training on youth safety offered by staff, and communicating with your youth about the training he or she receives.
Please note that our staff reserves the right to deny a youth as they see fit and completion of the enrollment process does not guarantee acceptance. Additionally, once a young person is matched, staff reserves the right to close a match at any time.
If your young person is accepted:
We will place your youth on our waitlist while we search for a Big. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee a Big or predict wait time.
Child of the Week: Jayden
A child without direction is like a train without tracks. All the potential inside that engine goes to waste if there is no way to steer it. Yavapai Big Brothers and Big Sisters have steered thousands of children in the right direction, helping them move forward and see beyond their situations. Become a Big Brother, be a friend to a boy in need, and open his eyes to a world unseen.Meet Jayden, an outgoing 10 year old boy with a unique set of interests. Jayden lives with his mom and needs a Big Brother who can do “guy stuff” with him. Jayden has a wide array of interests. He loves robotics and trains. He wishes he could give others a train set so they can enjoy this hobby. He also enjoys hiking, soccer, baseball, and football. Jayden likes to golf and even has his own set of clubs. He is active with his swim team during the week as well.
Jayden has aspirations of attending Embry Riddle Aeronautical University and then entering the military. He would like make the world a cleaner place when he is an adult. Jayden does well in school earning good grades. He has even received recognition for his citizenship at school. Jayden is a fun and interesting boy that shows interest in many areas of life. He needs an encouraging hand to continue exploring his world.
Every child holds a story that makes him special. You can be the adult friend that steers a boy to his fullest potential. To learn more about becoming a Big, please call our office at 928.778.5135.