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Big meets Little.

Big Brothers Big Sisters targets the children who need us most, including those living in single parent homes, growing up in poverty and coping with parental incarceration. Starting something begins with finding a great match between a Big and a Little. Making these matches, and performing all the background work involved with them, is possible because of donations from people like you. It's also why we're able to offer such a wide variety of programs that pair children, ages 6 through 18, with role models in one-to-one relationships.

How a Big becomes a Big—and a Little, a Little.
Before we make a match, we do our homework. After someone expresses an interest in becoming a Big, they go through an extensive background check and careful interview process. Then we match Bigs and Littles based on location, personalities and preferences. And we provide full support from the start, so matches can grow into lasting, fruitful friendships. It’s also important to note that the entire matching process is made possible through donations—we can’t do what we do best without them!

• Playing catch
• Reading books
• Getting ice cream
• Going to a museum
• Providing advice and inspiration

For more information about all of our programs, contact Erin Jaeger, Vice President of Programs, at ejaeger@bigbro.com or 417.889.9136 x103.

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Certain project costs have been underwritten by the MO Department of Economic Development, Youth Opportunities Program.