* BIG BROTHERS/BIG SISTERS of BEAVER COUNTY

ADDRESS: 426 Adams Street, Suite 2 Rochester, PA 15074

TELEPHONE: (724) 728-4300 FAX: (724) 728-3674

CONTACT: Pam Webb-Executive Director Catie Sofranko

EMAIL: bbbsbvr@timesnet.net Lead Case Manager

HOURS: 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday – Friday, Evening hours by appointment

ELIGIBILITY: CHILDREN-ages 6 years to 14 years who are from a single parent family from Beaver County. Parents and children complete applications, attend an orientation/training, and interviewed in their home.

VOLUNTEERS- must be at least 18 years of age, have a valid driver's license, have access to a reliable means of transportation, are emotionally mature and stable, and are able to commit to seeing the assigned child weekly or semi- weekly

FEES: None

SERVICES: Big Brothers Big Sisters assists at-risk youth in reaching their potential through professionally supported, dynamic, one-to-one relationships. Volunteer "Bigs" provide "Littles" with healthy activities and role models. The agency also provides monthly group activities and field trips for matched and waiting to-be matched children.

Specialized mentoring programs are offered in partnership with: *The Ambridge, Midland, Monaca, New Brighton, and Rochester School Districts

*Geneva College

*Penn State-Beaver College

*The R.O.O.T.S. after school program