Community-Based Mentoring Program

Traditionally known as Big Brothers Big Sisters, our mentoring programs have grown in their diversity over the years. We’ll match your child with a Big Brother, Big Sister, or Big Sibling who will spend time with them out in the community. The focus is on positive role modelling.

In addition, we enroll young people who have had involvement with Children Services and could be living in alternate arrangements such as Foster Homes, Group Homes, or Kinship placements.

Ages Served: Kids between ages 6 and 24.

PRISM Mentoring Program

PRISM (Pride, Respect, Identity, Safety, Mentoring) is a mentoring program designed specifically for the 2SLGBTQ+ community in Edmonton and Area.

The PRISM program matches children and youth who identify as 2SLGBTQ+ with an adult mentor who also identifies as 2SLGBTQ+ for a 1-to-1 mentoring relationship. Through regular outings, the match will foster a supportive, empowering and fun friendship!

Ages Served: Children and youth between ages 6 and 24.

In-School Mentoring Program

In-School Mentoring provides young people with a role model and friend, all from the familiar space of their own school. Students are matched with a mentor who will meet with them for 1 hour every week. Each meeting follows the “20-20-20 model,” which involves 20 minutes of getting to know each other, 20 minutes of school work support, and 20 minutes of the mentee's choice in activities. All mentors are fully screened and trained by our Agency, and contact with mentors is limited to the school setting only. 

Ages Served: Children and youth between ages 6 and 18.

Please note that your child must attend one of the schools listed on the application to participate in this program.