Community-Based Mentoring Program | Heart of Illinois Big Brothers Big Sisters

1001 North Main Street, Canton, IL 61520

Eligibility

Open to children ages 5-14 at time of enrollment

Required documents

Upon request

Application process

Call or visit website to register a child

Fees

None

Service area

Fulton County, IL
Knox County, IL
Peoria County, IL
Woodford County, IL
Tazewell County, IL

Description

Serves children ages 5-14 by matching them with a caring, positive adult role model. The child and mentor meet in the community and spend time doing different activities they both enjoy and/or interact on any video conferencing platform that is not observable by BBBS. The participants commit to meeting for a minimum of 4 hours in 2-4 outings per month for a minimum of 12 months.

Can also work with the various school districts within the 5 county service area if there are children in the district that would like a Big Brother or Sister. 

Providing organization

Heart of Illinois Big Brothers Big Sisters

A mentoring organization that provides a one-to-one relationship between an adult and a child.