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Causes: Big Brothers & Big Sisters, Children & Youth
Mission: The organization exists to make a positive difference in the lives of children and youth facing adversity, primarily through professionally supported relationships with caring adult volunteers. The agency strives to assist children to achieve their highest potential.
Programs: Nutmeg big brothers/big sisters' programs build mentoring relationships between children in need and caring, trained adult mentors in 132 municipalities across connecticut. These relationships help children reach their highest potential - in terms of both their educational and social-emotional growth - enriching their lives, their families' lives, and their communities.
foster grandparent program matches low income senior citizens to children in schools, day care centers and head start programs.