Resources
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Youth Safety
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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. |
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Family Resources
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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. |
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Bigs and Family Training
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At Big Brothers Big Sisters, our commitment to successful, healthy matches is rooted in ongoing training and development. Whether you are uncertain how to have hard conversations around Race, Culture, and Ethnicity or are looking to help Establish Healthy Boundaries in your match, we have developed resources to help guide you in your training endeavors.
Check out the Training page for even more resources, including Self-Care, How to Ask Open-Ended Questions, and to access The Learning Exchange. |
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Match Activity Ideas
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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! |
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Covid-19 Resources
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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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