Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters Inc. was recently recognized by Big Brothers Big Sisters of America with the Quality Agency Recognition Award at the national conference in Miami.
Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters is one of only 16 agencies in the nation to receive this prestigious honor.
“We are pleased to recognize that Kansas BBBS Inc. exceeded the quality metrics in both their community and site-based programs. We are honored to be able to recognize the staff and board (of Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters) for pacesetting achievement in the area of quality,” Cindy Mesko, vice president sgency fevelopment, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America.
“One of the hallmarks of the Big Brothers Big Sisters brand is to provide high-quality services to the youth in our state. We strive to reach an exceptional level of quality in all areas, including child safety. This has been proven to make the mentoring experience a positive one for all involved and results in longer, stronger matches,” said Dawn DeArmond, president and chief executive officer, Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters Inc.
Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters Inc. is one of the largest mentoring organizations in the county. Last year, the statewide organization served more than 6,400 kids in Kansas.
However, there are still more than 3,000 children waiting for a caring mentor. For more information on becoming a Big Brother, Big Sister or Big Couple, go to www.kansasbigs.org or call 888-KS4-BIGS (2447).
