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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Niagara Falls & South Niagara (CLOSED)

Age Group: School Age, Youth

Services and programs offered include:

Traditional Mentoring: Children are matched in one-to-one relationships with adult volunteers who serve as positive role models, offering friendship, support, guidance, and exposure to new opportunities and activities.
Big for a Day Program: Recreational and social activities are provided monthly for children and youth on our wait list to be matched.
In School Mentor: An adult volunteer is matched with a student to help improve the student self-esteem and school interests, meeting once a week for one hour on school property.
Go Girls! / Game On! Group Mentoring: For girls / boys aged 12-14, a mentor approach to provide girls / boys with information and support to make informed choices about healthy, active living. Runs in schools for seven 1-2 hour sessions.

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Niagara Falls & South Niagara (CLOSED)

Parent Direct Niagara is operated by the Early Childhood Community Development Centre(ECCDC). The site's development has been made possible by funding from the Ontario Trillium Foundation, the Niagara Community Foundation, The Province of Ontario (through CAR - CIL Project Funding) and Niagara Region Children's Services.The ECCDC is grateful for the support of the Early Years Niagara Planning Council and its affiliate organizations.