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Dear Bigs Brothers, Sisters and families of our Littles,


        We are so thankful for your support during this difficult time.

        Yavapai Big Brothers Big Sisters is dedicated to providing caring adults as
        mentors for Yavapai County’s youth. Because all of you, whether as Bigs
        or guardians, are on the front lines with our youth, we want to return that
        support to you as much as we can.

        We are following the recommendations of the Centers for
        Disease Control, as well as our local officials, and practicing Social
        Distancing, and we hope you will, too.

        In this guide, you will see ways to talk to a child about the current
        emergency situation and other traumas. But, you will also get the
        opportunity to revisit how you interact with children with online learning
        centers, virtual tours and more.

        Technology has made it possible for you to spend quality time with your
        Little when you can’t be there in person. The next page offers how-to
        guides on Skyping and Zooming and both can be done on computers
        or even your cell phone! Try Face Timing or Duo on your cell as well.

        Because we care about the health of our county’s citizens and our staff, we postponed Bowl For Kids’ Sake
        until May and we have limited our open hours at both buildings.

        We are still fundraising for BFKS, as this is an important piece of our annual budget. Our staff is also hard at
        work, mostly from their homes, making sure Matches are getting the support they need.

        Reach out to your Match Advisor if you need some help or guidance. We are here for you.


        We hope you enjoy this guide and find some fun, as well as educational, activities to share with a child who
        needs you more than ever in this uncertain time.


                            Yavapai Big Brothers Big Sisters
                                928-778-5135 Prescott/QC
                            928-634-9789 Verde Valley/Sedona                          Executive Director
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