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    • Be A Big
    • Tanya's Game Changers
    • Current Needs
    • Big FAQS
    • Real Life Stories
  • SERVICES
    • GET A BIG >
      • Safety Within A Match
      • Families As Partners
      • Enroll Your Child Now
    • Programs
    • LGBTQ >
      • LGBTQ Main Page
      • LGBTQ Bigs FAQs
      • LGBTQ Littles/Family FAQs
    • Special Initiatives
    • Resources >
      • Youth Safety
      • Family Resources
      • Training
      • Match Activity Ideas
      • COVID-19 Resources
  • Ways to Donate
    • Donate Online!
    • For Kids' Sake
    • Other Ways to Donate
    • Matching Gifts
    • The Big Challenge
    • Why Give
    • Smile Makers
    • Match Makers
    • $18:1 ROI
    • PARTNERS >
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  • ABOUT
    • Careers
    • Our Mission & Impact
    • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
    • Staff/Board of Directors
    • Big Leadership Team / Advisory Councils
    • Our History
    • Financials / Privacy Policy
    • Contact Us
  • EVENTS
    • For Kids' Sake
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Resources


Youth Safety
Youth Safety
Youth and child safety is our number one priority, both while in matches in our program and within their communities. Children face a lot of safety and health risks due to exposure to social media, drug/alcohol use, and the threat of school violence. Today, youth also face the very real risk of being targeted for sex trafficking and/or having negative interactions with police. Unfortunately, children are also being exposed to bullying, racism, and gender/orientation discrimination at increasingly younger ages as well. Big Brothers Big Sisters is here to help and to be a part of the solution. Go to our Youth Safety page for information and resources on how to mediate and handle these difficult situations that youth may face outside of our program. You'll also find information on how and when to make a CPS report. 

For child safety information within a Big Brothers Big Sisters match, visit Safety Within A Match.

Family Resources
Family Resources
Life is full of ups and downs. Sometimes we all need a little boost or assistance to help get us back on our feet. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kentuckiana prides itself on connecting youth and families to a multitude of resources.​ As an agency, we will meet you where you are, without judgement, to assist your family to ensure your safety and basic needs are being met. Head to the Family Resources page to find resources for transportation needs, food assistance, bill/rent assistance, housing/homelessness/eviction, job assistance, clothing or furniture needs, healthcare needs, counseling services, academic assistance/tutoring, and holiday meals/assistance. 

This page will be updated periodically to provide the most up-to-date and relevant community resources for all counties served within our agency.

Are you a youth/family that has a specific need and are not finding it on the Family Resources page? Please give your Enrollment or Match Support Specialist a call at 1-502-587-0494.

Are you connected with a community resource that is not currently listed on our page and would like to help provide services for our families? Please call our office to provide further information. 

Match Activity Ideas
Match Activities
Whether you've been matched in the program for four years or four months, sometimes thinking up new and exciting activities for your match can be a challenge. But, don't fret! We have got you covered! In working with matches over the past 50+ years, we have put our creativity to the test and can help brainstorm activity ideas for all personalities, ages, locations, interests, and weather! 

Check out the Match Activity Ideas page to get you started. But don't forget to reach out to your Match Support Specialist if you find yourself in an activity rut! 

Bigs and Family Training
Training
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Covid-19 Resources
Covid-19
During these uncertain and unprecedented times, there is a lot of information being presented about COVID-19 (Coronavirus). At Big Brothers Big Sisters, we are working to stay up-to-date on the most relevant safety information that is being presented, to help assist our matches in navigating their relationships through the pandemic. Currently, we have made the difficult decision to suspend all in-person contact between matches and focus on virtual interactions. However, as the state (and counties) update their policies and enter new phases of reopening, we will also be updating our policies in response. Please check back regularly on our Covid-19 Resources page or contact your Match Support Specialist for the most up-to-date information. 

On the Covid-19 Resources page, you will also find our Virtual Mentoring Guide and Toolkit, with information on navigating challenges, ideas for virtual interactions, educational resources, and additional resources to share with your Little's parents. 

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