Family Inquiry Form Guardian's Name* First Last Relation to Child*Gender Identity*Child's Name* First Last Gender Identity*Birth Date of Child (mm/dd/yy)* Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY *Child must be 7-14 years old at the time of intake. If your child is turning 14 soon we might not be able to proceed, depending on the wait-time in your city. Please connect with Pavan Bradley at 604.876.2447 ext. 222 or at pavan.bradley@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca to discuss. Parent/Guardian Phone Number (Home)*Parent/Guardian Phone Number (Work)Parent/Guardian Phone Number (Cell)Parent/Guardian Email* Enter Email Confirm Email Current Address* Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Surrey, White Rock and the Tri-Cities are at full capacity. Please do not continue with this form if you live in these areas. You may consider Mentoring with Math in Surrey or Burnaby https://www.bigbrothersvancouver.com/get-involved/find-a-mentor/mentoring-with-math/, or email Pavan Bradley for other options at pavan.bradley@bigbrothersbigsisters.caAddressStreet Address*City*VancouverRichmondDeltaBurnabyNew WestSurreyWhite RockNorth VancouverWest VancouverCoquitlamPort CoquitlamPort MoodyThe Tri-Cities, and Surrey are at full capacity. Please do not continue with this form if you are from these areas. Email Pavan Bradley regarding other options at pavan.bradley@bigbrothersbigsisters.caState / Province / Region*Zip / Postal Code*Referee's info if not self-referredName First Last Phone Number:AgencyRelationship to familyEmail Enter Email Confirm Email Is the child experiencing any emotional or behavioural difficulties?*YesNoIf yes, please provide more information.If yes, please provide more information. All children in our programs must be able to fluently understand safety concepts, be able to communicate their needs independently, have to be able to form healthy relationships with others. We may have to refer you to other services if the Big Brothers program does not meet your child’s needs.Does the child want a mentor?*YesNoUnsure, but open to learning moreWhat are some qualities of a potential mentor that you feel the child will benefit from?*Are there any involvement with adults who identify as a male? (Priorities are typically given to children with no or limited contact with an adult figure who identify as male; less than once per month in person contact will consitute as limited contact)*YesNoIf yes, how often do they meet in person, and what is their relationship like?Please describe guardianship, parenting time and parental responsibility arrangements if there are any:*If there is a secondary parent/guardian, would they be supportive of the child getting a Big Brother? (If joint guardianship/parenting time, the secondary guardian will be asked to sign a support letter.)*YesNoWho else lives in the child's home? (i.e. other children, adults?)*Has the child always lived with the primary guardian?*YesNoIf no, who has the child lived with in the past?Why do you feel the child would benefit from a Big Brother?*How would you characterize the child's behaviour/personality?*What grade is the child in?*What school is the child attending?*How is the child getting along with peers and teachers?*Typical Availability: Morning/Afternoon/Evening/Anytime* Morning Afternoon Evening Anytime Any other professionals/ministry involvement? If yes, please describe:*Additional CommentsBBGV encourages children to have healthy and safe relationships with adults and other children. Information about child abuse prevention will be reviewed with the guardian(s) and child(ren) as part of the application process. We will present this information with additional sensitivity if there is a history of child abuse in your family. Please share additional information that will help us better understand your family situation.Optional (For Stats Purposes)How did you most recently hear about our programs? (What form of advertising, or referral?)Ethnicity(ies) and Language(s) spoken?Was the child born in Canada?YesNoHow long has the family been living in current city? (in months and years)How long does the family plan on staying in current city? (in months and years)Is the family currently receiving social assistance?YesNoWould you like to be considered for referrals to other services for low-income families?YesNo
