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“First I would like to say that
what you provide is a wonderful
thing. I can’t help but wonder
what my life might have turned
out to be like had I been involved
in your program when I was a
teen. I have been incarcerated
since the age of 17 and I am now
30 years old.”
—George, incarcerated parent
of a Little
“My Big encouraged me to finish
high school and now I’m looking at
nursing programs so I can support
myself and my son with a good job
some day. She has been my friend
and cheerleader, and I couldn’t have
done it without her.”
—Casilda, Little Sister
“It is amazing to see how far some of our
Building Futures children have come; so
many have started the program as withdrawn,
shy, intimidated, and insecure due to their
experiences in foster care. Once matched
with a Big Brother or Big Sister, we have
observed a sense of belonging, confidence,
maturity, and stability among themselves
and their interactions with others.”
—Sarah and Jenn,
BBBS of NYC Social Workers
“Our foundation is proud to support the
New American program because it has
made an impact on our Chinese American
community, particularly for new immigrant
Chinese youth. The program helps them
navigate the challenges of assimilation
and the stress placed upon youth whose
parents were raised with different
cultural traditions.
—Yvonne Liu, The Liu Foundation
“My Little is so much happier, less
lonely and not as self-conscious
about her illness. Our bond has also
transformed their entire family and
has made their circumstances less
overwhelming. Having someone
focus exclusively on her has allowed
my Little to blossom into the
incredible kid she truly is.”
—Flannery, Big Sister
Children
of Promise
Mentoring
Program
This preventative
program provides
services for children
between the ages
of 5 and 18 who
have an incarcerated
parent or other family
member residing in
the household at the
time of arrest. They are
referred by community
agencies that work with
families where a parent
has been sentenced.
New American
Partnership
This program helps
immigrant youth
overcome obstacles
they may face adjusting
to a new culture,
language and customs.
Youngsters are matched
with an adult mentor,
some from similar
ethnic backgrounds.
Young Mothers
Mentoring
Program
Female mentors serve
as sources of support
and friendship for
pregnant and parenting
teenage girls citywide.
Social workers also
provide referrals to
critical parenting-related
services to address a
wide range of issues
including financial,
nutritional, childcare,
health care and
educational.
Incredible Kids
Mentoring
Program
Youth with disabilities
and chronic illnesses
are matched with adult
role models who receive
specialized training to
support their Littles. The
social worker provides
vital support services
and referrals to parents
and siblings, to provide
the tools necessary to
overcome the effects of
social and educational
exclusion.
Building Futures
Mentoring
Program
Provides services to
a wide-range of youth
who are currently in
foster care, as well as
those transitioning out
of the system. With
the support of adult
mentors who provide
a consistent positive
presence in their lives,
the program helps to
ensure a secure future
for the Littles.
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