Big Brothers Big Sisters of Owen Sound is pleased to announce that it was granted Accreditation for having successfully met the review of standards outlined by the national governing body, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada (BBBSC). The Accreditation process has been in existence for more than twenty-five years to continually ensure maximum child safety, and positive social and health outcomes of BBBS youth mentoring programs delivered by member agencies across the country.
The Accreditation certificate is granted upon approval of agency practices in the areas of child safety, service delivery, and organizational excellence. Organizational excellence includes a consultative process with agency volunteers, parents and board members, assurance of sound fiscal management practices, and agency strategic planning.
The national Accreditation program is conducted by professionally trained accreditors who must complete Accreditation training provided by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada. Each BBBSC member agency is Accredited every five years. Agencies also participate in a mid-term evaluation as an interim measure ensuring adherence to National Standards and organizational excellence.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Owen Sound is very pleased to receive our Accreditation. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Owen Sound, with the support of our community, will continue to deliver an essential program to support youth in Owen Sound and achieve our vision "every child in Owen Sound who needs a mentor has a mentor".
BB of Owen Sound has been serving the community for more than fifty years and has recently integrated girls and women into the program. BBBS of Owen Sound is committed to serving children and youth by providing them with quality mentoring relationships with volunteers. They are currently serving 9 children. Families seeking this support and men and women who are interested in being mentors can contact BBBS of Owen Sound at 519-376-4449 or email [email protected].
source: media release, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Owen Sound
