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New York-Based Jewish Big Brothers and Big Sisters Program

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The name of the organization

The Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services Big Brother Big Sister Program

Our web site address

www.jbfcs.org

The services we offer

We match Jewish volunteers with Jewish children, from primarily single parent households.

If you are a single parent or have family circumstances where a Big Brother or Big Sister would benefit your child, the Jewish Big Brother Big Sister program can help.

All of our Big Brothers and Big Sisters are 21 years or older, carefully screened and supervised by a social worker.

Advice

  • Eligible candidates are between the ages of 7 and 16 years of age and are being raised with a Jewish identity.
  • Our program is free to families and presently matches in Manhattan and Brooklyn.
  • If you would like more information on what it takes for your child to be matched, please call 212-632-4535.

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