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Kids we serve

We match youth in Metro Denver and Colorado Springs areas who are between the ages of 7 and 12 and can remain in the program until their 17. Children enrolled in the Big Brothers Big Sisters Community Program come from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.

Children currently being considered for our programs must meet the following initial qualifications:

  • Be between 7-12 years old
  • Be from a single parent or kinship care household
  • receive free or reduced lunch at school

The following are some common issues children in our program are facing or backgrounds they come from:

  • Children of a single parent.
  • Children of an incarcerated parent.
  • Children with one or both parents deceased.
  • Children in the custody of extended family members.
  • Children in the custody of foster parents.
  • Homeless children.
  • Children in temporary housing.
  • Children having experienced traumatic events in their lives.
  • Children having experienced neglect or abuse in the past.
  • Children needing guidance from a mentor outside their family.
  • Children with a deployed military parent.

Our programs are delivered 100% by community volunteers who generously give of their time to help youth. Children who may not be suited for our program are as follows:

  • Children currently in an abusive situation or who have not had outside counseling regarding an abusive situation (these children should seek professional counseling).
  • Children who do not want to be enrolled in the Big Brothers Big Sisters Program.
  • Children who do not have permission from their legal guardian to be enrolled in the Big Brothers Big Sisters Program.
  • Children of parents who are merely looking for a babysitter for their children.

Anyone can refer a child to our program including:

  • Parents
  • Extended Family Members
  • Neighbors or Family Friends
  • School Teachers
  • School Counselors
  • Outside or Private Counselors or Therapists
  • Coaches
  • Leaders of organizations such as Boy/Girl Scouts

In Denver

There are 3 ways to refer a child:

  1. Call Us: 303-433-6002
  2. Submit our online referral form.
  3. Print this PDF form and either mail to:
    Big Brothers Big Sisters of Colorado
    1391 N Speer Blvd, Ste 450
    Denver, CO 80204
    or fax to: 303-455-0252
   

In Pikes Peak

There are 3 ways to refer a child:

  1. Call Us: 719-633-2443
  2. Submit our online referral form.
  3. Print this PDF form and mail to:
    BBBS-Pikes Peak
    111 South Tejon, Ste 302
    Colorado Springs, CO 80903
    or fax to:
    719-473-6362