Enroll a Child

For a child to be enrolled in one of our programs, the parent/guardian must contact the Big Brothers Big Sisters of West Alabama Office.

Enrollment Process
- Parent/Guardian must fill out an enrollment application (a separate application for each child)
- The Parent/Guardian and each child to be enrolled are orientated and interviewed by BBBS Staff
(Parents are interviewed for Community-Based and Amachi only)
- After paperwork and orientation/interview sessions are completed, BBBS staff will notify the
Parent/Guardian when a possible match has been found
- Enrollment for the School-Based Program, Cultural Diversity Program, and P.A.L. program, are
usually done through the child's school (Children are typically referred by teachers, counselors, or
principals.). If you wish, you may contact the BBBS Office directly to find out which schools we are
currently operating in and possibly to enroll a child.

Eligibility
Age requirements:
- Community Based Program: 6-14 years old
- School-Based Program: 5-14 years old
- Cultural Diversity Program: 5-14 years old
- Peer Assistant Leadership Program: 5-14 years old
- Amachi Program: 5-16 years old

Need: In order to be considered for enrollment in any program, there must be an expressed need. Often, the children we serve come from single-parent homes or express a need for one-on-one attention and guidance.

Waiting List
We often have a shortage of mentors (mostly male). When this happens, any children still waiting to be matched are placed on a waiting list. Wait time is unpredictable. Parents/Guardians are notified when a possible match has been found. This is where the "You've Got A Friend" Program comes in. They plan activities for these children once a month or so.

 

 

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