By checking the box below and providing my signature at
the end of this form, I give permission:
- For my child to participate in the Big Brothers
Big Sisters Program;
- For the volunteer matched with my child, who has
been screened and approved by Big Brothers Big Sisters, to personally interact
with and transport my child to events and match activities, if applicable and
allowed by program type;
- For the school district (listed below) to provide
social and academic information about my child to Big Brothers Big Sisters (e.g.,
report cards, behavior reports, BBBSSCW supplemental forms);
- To have my child participate in an intake
interview conducted by Big Brothers Big Sisters staff and complete
questionnaires throughout their time in the program containing questions about
school, home life, the match, and personal interests to evaluate and improve
program services;
- To have my child talk with a Big Brothers Big
Sisters staff person about personal safety;
- For BBBS staff to provide contact information
for me and my child to the volunteer.
I understand that the program is not obligated to match
my child with a volunteer and that as part of the enrollment process, I will be
asked to provide additional information through an in-person interview. I
understand that the information I provide in the enrollment process will be
kept confidential, unless disclosure is required by law and with exceptions
noted. I understand that incidents of
child abuse or neglect, past or present, will be reported to proper
authorities. I understand that certain relevant information about my child will
be discussed with the volunteer who is a prospective match (i.e. demographic
information, information relevant to volunteer preferences, and information
relevant to child-safety and well-being).
I certify that all of the information on this form is
true and correct and that all income is reported. I understand this information is being given
for the receipt of federal funds, that the information on this application may
be verified, and that deliberate misrepresentation of the information may
subject me to prosecution under applicable state and federal laws. I understand
this information will not affect my qualification for the program.
I, on behalf of myself and my child, completely release
and forever discharge Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Central Wisconsin
(BBBSSCW) and its employees, agents, members, volunteers and all other persons
on its behalf, together with any successors in interest, heirs, attorneys,
agents, representatives, and all persons acting by, through, under, or in
concert with them from all known and unknown charges, complaints, claims,
grievances, liabilities, obligations, promises, controversies, damages, actions,
causes of action, suits, rights, demands, costs, losses, debts, penalties,
fees, wages, attorneys’ fees and costs, and punitive damages of any kind or
nature whatsoever, whether known or unknown, which I may have, or may have had,
against BBBSSCW, arising from any participation in said program and activities,
including but not limited to any liability to any right of action that may
occur to such child directly, or to me as their guardian. I intend and understand that this release and
discharge is to be interpreted and enforced so as to provide the broadest
release and discharge possible as may be permitted by law. I understand that this information may be
shared with the school or with partnership agencies when applicable.
If my child is matched with a Big Brother or Big Sister
I agree to support my child’s match by reviewing the program and safety
information given to me by Big Brothers Big Sisters, communicating with Big
Brothers Big Sisters staff as outlined in expectations (which includes
communication at least once a month in the first year of the match), and
immediately reporting any concerns I might have to Big Brothers Big Sisters
staff.