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Who are our Littles and their families?

Our Little Brothers and Little Sisters range in age from 6-18 years old. They can be:

• Children from Single Parent Families
• Children from families new to
• the United States
• Children with disablities
• Children in other special circumstances

All our children have a few things in common. They all want an older friend to talk to; someone to spend time with; a friend they can have fun doing things with. They live in communities throughout Greater Boston and are matched with Big Brothers and Big Sisters who live near to them.

What are the benefits of having a Big Brother or Big Sister?

Having a Big Brother or Big Sister gives a child the one-to-one friendship of another caring adult. We match each child with an adult who has similar interests, so they have lots in common from the start. Perhaps they are both movie buffs, or love playing soccer, or really enjoy making art projects... Whatever their interests, they can have a good time sharing them together. The fun times matches spend together gives children the individual attention that helps them feel special. For many children, this relationship helps increase their self-confidence, improve their interpersonal relationships and enhance their performance in school.

Having a Big Brother or Big Sister for your child is also beneficial for you. It lets you take some well-deserved time for yourself. And most important, it allows you peace of mind, knowing another caring adult is spending time with your child.

How do I enroll my child?

It’s simple and it’s confidential. You can complete the online application and submit it, fax it to us at 617.332.9123 or mail it to: Big Little Program, Jewish Big Brother & Big Sister Association, 333 Nahanton Street, Newton, MA 02459 or simply call 617.965.7055. Once we receive your application, a social worker will call you to discuss our program.