Can a child who has physical, emotional or developmental challenges be a Little?
The Big Brothers Big Sisters programs are based on the ability of a child and non-specialist volunteer (who is supported by our staff) to make effective connections that lead to a long lasting friendship. If a child has psychological or medical diagnoses or conditions, behavior issues, traumatic experiences, abuse, or other challenges that have an impact on his/her behavior, it may not be possible to make a match that has good prospects for success. We encourage youth professionals to take this into account when considering referring a child with moderate to severe behavioral challenges.
