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- EIN 43-6068464
- info@bbbskc.org
- 816-561-5269
- 3908 Washington Street Kansas City MO 64111 USA
- http://www.bigbrothersbigsisterskc.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Big Brothers & Big Sisters, Children & Youth
Mission: Help children reach their full potential through professionally supported, one-to-one friendships with measurable, positive impact.
Geographic areas served: Midwest. Johnson & Wyandotte counties in Kansas; Jackson, Clay, Platte, Cass, Johnson, Nodaway and Buchanan counties in Missouri
Programs: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Kansas City is a mentoring organization that helps at-risk children by pairing them with caring adult volunteers. These pairings, or 'matches', are asked to spend 2-4 hours a week together for at least one year. In accordance with the landmark P/PV study, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Kansas City's mentoring program focuses on four key areas to ensure a successful match. They are: •Buy in of the client and of the parent •Professional supervision •Longevity •Developmental relationship Currently, more than 1500 children experience the benefits of having a Big Brother, Big Sister, or Big Couple each year.