Youth Application

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Non-Discrimination Policy
Our participants come to us with a wide range of personal characteristics. We believe that participant eligibility shall be determined without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability. 
Hidden Fields
To look up the owner's email for notifications
For notifications
Youth Information
Enter a date in the following format: mm/dd/yyyy

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This is the year the youth will graduate.
Guardian Information
Type NA if unemployed
Family Information

Physical Address
Emergency Contact
If we are unable to reach you, who is someone we could call who always knows how to reach you?

Additional Questions





Other Siblings and Relatives in the Program
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We will make every effort to honor your preferences for your child's mentor. BBBS does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, gender, gender presentation, marital status, sexual orientation, or religion.

Parent/Guardian Agreement

By checking the box below and providing my signature at the end of this form, I give permission:
  1. For my child to participate in the Big Brothers Big Sisters Program;
  2. 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;
  3. For the school to provide social and academic information about my child to Big Brothers Big Sisters (e.g. report cards, behavior reports);
  4. 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;
  5. To have my child talk with a Big Brothers Big Sisters staff person about personal safety;
  6. 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. 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 Northeastern Pennsylvania 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 [Agency Name], 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.

Photo Consent and Release Form

I,
,legal parent or guardian of
("Minor Child"), irrevocably consent:
For myself and Minor Child to any and all uses and displays of my or Minor Child’s name, image, likeness, appearance, basic biographical information, audio/video recordings, writings, artwork, and the like, in original form or in modified form, in whole or in part, in, on, or in connection with merchandise, advertising, publicity, marketing, fundraising, and the like, in printed or electronic media, of any type, throughout the world at any time by Big Brothers Big Sisters of America and [BBBSA affiliate] in their sole discretion, and by any of their affiliates, successors, partners, sponsors, donors, any entities or persons with whom they conduct any public relations, marketing, or fund raising of any type, and any other authorized third parties, without further consent from me or Minor Child, without any royalty, payment, or other compensation to me or Minor Child, and with the release and waiver of any claims, actions, damages, losses, costs, expenses and liability of any kind arising from any such use (the “Released Material”). In consideration of the mutual promises made herein, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which I hereby acknowledge, I hereby grant to BBBSA and its affiliates the right to use the Released Material as BBBSA and/or its affiliates may desire, in all media now existing or hereafter created and in all variations and forms including, but not limited to, internal or external publications or productions, informational or recruitment materials, marketing materials, fundraising materials, televised photography and/or recordings, advertisements, Public Service Announcements, and/or online and social media sites. The use of this information shall be at the sole discretion of BBBSA and/or its affiliates. I further grant to BBBSA and its affiliates the absolute right to use the Released Material in whole or in part, alone or in conjunction with any other image, name, writings or reproduction, in color or otherwise, for art, advertising, business, trade, or any other lawful purpose whatsoever, in perpetuity throughout the world. I understand and agree that all materials created by BBBSA and/or its affiliates that use the Released Materials are the property of and are owned by BBBSA, and that I cannot authorize their use by any other party. I further understand that BBBSA may authorize their use by a third party. I hereby irrevocably transfer and assign to BBBSA my entire right, title and interest, if any, in and to the Released Materials and all copyrights in the Released Materials arising in any jurisdiction throughout the world, including the right to register and sue to enforce such copyrights against infringers. I acknowledge and agree that I have no right to review or approve the Released Materials before they are used by BBBSA and/or its affiliates, and that BBBSA has no liability to me or Minor Child for any editing or alteration of the Released Materials or for any distortion or other effects resulting from BBBSA’s and/or its affiliates’ editing, alteration or use of the Released Materials. BBBSA has no obligation to use the Released Materials or to exercise any rights given by this Consent and Release Form. I hereby release BBBSA and its affiliates, employees, and agents, as well as any partner companies, from all claims, demands or liabilities and related financial costs that I or Minor Child may now or hereafter have arising in connection with BBBSA’s exercise of the rights hereby granted, and/or with the appearance or the Released Materials in any publication or production. These include, without limitation, claims for compensation, defamation, or invasion of privacy, or other infringements or violations of personal or property rights of any sort whatsoever. 

 

COPPA Parental Consent Form

Notice to Parents In compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), parents (or legal guardians) of children under 13 years of age must consent to collections, uses and disclosures of the personal information of their children collected by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeastern Pennsylvania on Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeastern Pennsylvania and NATIONAL websites, including bbbsnepa.org, bbbs.org, MatchConnect, bbbsa.force.com, forms.bbbs.org and formstack.io. 

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeastern Pennsylvania may have collected your online contact information from your child, as well as the name of the child or the parent, in order to obtain your consent. 

Your permission is required for the collection, use, or disclosure of your child’s personal information. We will not grant your child access to any BBBS website account unless you provide us with permission. BBBS website accounts provide access to BBBS content, materials, and resources relating to BBBS programs and activities, including information pertaining to matches.

You may revoke your consent at any time to refuse further collection and use of your child’s information. If you desire to revoke this consent, please contact our agency at (570)824-8756 or mentor@bbbsnepa.org.

Confidentiality Policy

Confidentiality

In order for the program to provide a reasonable and professional service to clients and volunteers, it is necessary for volunteers, clients, and parents/guardians of clients to be asked to divulge extensive personal information about themselves and their families. The program respects the privacy / confidentiality of the information obtained on clients and volunteers. Information about clients and volunteers is shared only

among the agency’s professional staff. These individuals are well aware of the strict confidential nature of the information in the records. Individuals outside of the program’s employ are not allowed access to the files. The right to confidentiality also applies not only to written records but to video, films, pictures, or the use of client or volunteer’s names in program publications as well. Release of Information to Others If for some reason, there is a need to share information in your record with someone not employed in the program, for example, another caseworker, an agency, a probation officer, a school, etc., you will first be consulted and asked to sign a form authorizing the release of this information. Because of the sensitive nature of the information contained in some records, you may wish to discuss the release of this material and related implications very carefully before you sign. The form will specify the information which you give the program permission to release and the party to which the information will be released. Releases are time limited. However, you can revoke your permission at anytime by simply giving the program a written notice. Exceptions to Confidentiality 1. Information will be released to other individuals or organizations only upon presentation of an authorized disclosure of information form appropriately signed by the client or volunteer. 2. Identifying information regarding clients and volunteers may be used in the program’s publications or promotional materials if the client or the volunteer has given permission. 3. For the purpose of the program evaluation, audit, and accreditation, certain outside bodies may have access to client and volunteer records. These outside organizations shall be required to respect the program’s policy of confidentiality. The outside party shall be required to use information only for the purposes stated. 4. Information without a signed disclosure of information form shall be provided only to law enforcement officials or the court pursuant to a valid and enforceable subpoena. 5. Information shall be provided to the program’s legal counsel in the event of litigation or potential litigation involving the program. 6. If the client or volunteer threatens to harm either themselves or someone else, and the program believes that threat to be serious, the program is obligated under the law to take whatever actions seem necessary to protect people from harm. This may include divulging confidential information to others and would only be done under unusual circumstances where someone’s life appears to be in danger. 7. If there is reason to believe that a client or volunteer is abusing or neglecting children, the program is obligated by law to report this to the appropriate state agency. The law is designed to protect children from harm and the obligation to report suspected abuse or neglect is clear in this regard.

In summary, every reasonable effort is made to safe guard personal information where the client or volunteer shares with the program. They are however, certain incidences where the program may be obligated under law to release some information to others. If you have any questions about confidentiality, please discuss them with your caseworker.

Agreement to Protect the Confidentiality of Match Information

I understand information discussed with me regarding a potential Big or Little is confidential. I will not discuss this information with any person other than the assigned professional staff of the Big Brothers Big Sisters agency.

Consents to Share Information & Confidentiality Agreement

Consent to Share Matching Information


I consent to the disclosure of a summary of information about me / my child as prepared by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeastern Pennsylvania. This information will be released to a potential match made for me / my child. I understand that I / my child will not be identified by name until after the match has been agreed upon. I give my permission for the matching summary information to be shared with a potential match mate only under the above conditions.

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