Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County, Ny

big brothers big sisters of orange county, ny is a professionally supported mentoring program for children who can benefit from additional friendship and care. mentors are volunteers: men and women, ages 18 and older, with a sincere interest in being a friend, guide and support to a child. they are adults from the community who may be a college student, retiree, military personnel or employee in a local business. the children we serve are referred to our program through the parent, caregiver, school, church or community agency. youth served are ages 6-14 and reside in orange county, often in a single-parent or guardian-headed household. our littles come from various types of home environments and family structures, different socio-economic levels, ethnic backgrounds, neighborhoods and schools across orange county. their backgrounds and personalities are unique. they all have a need for friendship with a caring adult. special initiatives also reach children... * with a parent in state o