Big Brothers Big Sisters of Listowel & District
Service: Couples for Kids, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Listowel & District
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Record #:
PER1144
Last Modified:
10 Feb 2024
Last Full Update:
09 Feb 2024
Description
| Description (Service) | Matches couples with a child for a unique two-to-one friendship that can help to broaden the life of a child and provides acceptance, guidance and support. Agency strives to match each couple with a child whose needs correspond with the couple's abilities, interests and preferences. Caseworker keeps in touch throughout to offer on-going support and guidance |
Service Details
| Public Comments | Big Brother/Big Sister: BBBS Listowel is in desperate need of BIG BROTHERS and BIG SISTERS are willing to accommodate your schedule to make a match happen. BBBS will lessen the commitment to have these boys/girls matched. Please contact the BBBS Listowel office by phone or e-mail for more information about how you can help |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 9:30 am-4:30 pm |
| Areas Served | Howick ; North Perth ; Perth East |
| Eligibility | Ages: 6 year(s) - 16 year(s) Children between the ages of 6 and 16. In order for a boy or girl to be matched with a couple, the child (with the permission of his or her guardian) must want to join the Couples for Kids program. Couples in the program should be at least 20 years of age, and should have been together for at least one year. Police clearance, medical clearance and character references - screening and training process involved |
| Application | Call for information or to volunteer |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
Address and Location
| Located In Community | North Perth |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Main St and Wallace Ave |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
Contact Information
| Office Phone | 519-291-6762 |
| Fax | 519-291-6954 |
| rhea.birk@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca | |
| Website | listowel.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca/ |
| Social Media |  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Big-Brothers-Big-Sisters-of-Listowel-and-District-10150089226280156/ |
| Primary Contact | Rhea Birk, Executive Director; Email: rhea.birk@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca |
| Alternate Contact | Rhea Birk, Executive Director; Email: rhea.birk@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca |
| Mailing Address | c/o Big Brothers Big Sisters Listowel & District, P.O. Box 11 Listowel, ON Canada N4W 2B6 |