- For my child to participate in the Big Brothers Big Sisters Program;
- For the school to provide social and academic information about my child to Big Brothers Big Sisters (e.g. report cards, behavior reports);
- 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;
I understand that:
BBBS-SWI is not obligated to match my child with a volunteer.
My child and I will be interviewed, in person, as part of the enrollment process.
The information I provide in the enrollment process will be kept confidential, unless disclosure is required by law.
Incidents of child abuse or neglect, past or present, will be reported to proper authorities.
Certain relevant information about my child will be discussed with the volunteer who is a prospective match
I certify that all of the information on this form is true and correct.
I, on behalf of myself and my child, completely release and forever discharge Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwestern Indiana 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 Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwestern Indiana, 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.