Enroll a child

The Paths Littles took to Realize Their Potential

Thank you for your interest in enrolling a child! To enroll a child with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Mass & Metrowest, click on the button below for the appropriate program of interest or call our office at 508-752-7868. We are currently enrolling children between the ages of 8-16.


Is your child between the ages of 8-16 in the Central Mass or Metrowest area? Could they use an additional positive adult in their life? Take the first step to enroll your child in our mentoring program by clicking here.

APPLY (COMMUNITY) Apply here if your child is between the ages of 8-16. This application is also for high school students enrolling in Big Futures.
APPLY (SITE-BASED) Apply here if your child has received an invitation from your school or after-school program to take part in our site-based program.

For applications in other languages, please email programs@bigscm.org.

The results

We survey children in our programs when they are initially enrolled, then at each year anniversary.

85%

Social Acceptance and Social Competence Improved or Stayed the Same

94%

Educational Expectations Improved

100%

Parental Trust & Family Connectedness

SERVICE AREAS

We are currently enrolling littles in the Central mass & Metrowest Areas

FAQ'S

How do I enroll a child?

The first step is submitting an inquiry by clicking HERE or calling 508-752-7868. Once a parent or guardian has contacted us, they will be scheduled for a phone call with our Enrollment Specialist to learn more about the program and set up an interview with a Match Support Specialist.

What makes a good candidate for a Little?

Children must be between the ages of 8 and 16 to be enrolled and matched in our programs. We serve children facing adversity and in need of a mentor, which looks different from case to case. Many of the children we serve come from single-parent families, are experiencing bullying, are having trouble at school, or have experienced loss or trauma in their lives. Not sure if your child will qualify? Call 508-752-7868 and ask!

How much time do Littles spend with their Big?

Littles usually meet with their Bigs for 1 hour per week or for a couple of hours every other week. We ask our volunteers to commit to the program for at least one year, however, most matches stay together for much longer!

How are matches between Bigs and Littles made?

The Match Support Specialist matches Bigs and Littles based on factors such as shared interests, similar personality traits, and location. For example, if a child loves art and creative activities, we will do our best to match them with a volunteer who shares these interests. We conduct in-depth interviews on youth, volunteers, and parents to ensure the matching process is intentional and based on the preferences of all parties.

What happens once a child is matched with their Big?

The Match Support Specialist will make the first introduction between the child, family and their new Big. The child will then begin to meet with their Big regularly to do a range of activities based on match preferences and interests. Some examples of match activities include reading together, working on homework, visiting a museum, playing in a park, attending sporting events and much more. The Match Support Specialist keeps track of the match's progress through periodic check-ins called Match Support. When your Match Support Specialist contacts you for Match Support, we ask that you respond as soon as possible. This is our way of ensuring your match is safe, well-supported and making healthy progress together.