Average Match Length: Site-based
By the numbers . . . Current Active Matches
Total Youth ser ved
1,154 1,346
27 Months Community-based
12 Months
Save the Date: Big Breakfast On April 18, 2013, BBBSAZ will host our first annual ‘Big Breakfast’ fundraising event that will surely be lots of fun. Please be sure to mark your calendars and join us at 7:30 a.m. at the Arizona Biltmore for an hourlong program that will make you laugh, smile and walk away with more insight into our awesome programs and the inspiring children we serve. We hope to see you there!
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Big Tip of the Month
I have a difficult time communicating with my little’s parent/ guardian. How do I handle this? First, remember your primary relationship in our program is with your Little and role is to be a friend, mentor and positive role model. At the same time it is also important you have good communication with the child’s family to ensure outings are approved by the parent/guardian. To make things a little easier, try to recognize your differences in culture and communication styles. This can help identify better ways to approach the parent/guardian to discuss the Match. For example: If your child’s parent has a hard time scheduling or keeping outings, pick up a calendar at the dollar store so you can work together to put something down on paper. Working together to overcome differences can only improve your relationship with your Little.