{"id":6937,"date":"2017-09-13T17:34:37","date_gmt":"2017-09-13T15:34:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gfgsmtl.qc.ca\/?page_id=6937"},"modified":"2024-11-22T14:45:38","modified_gmt":"2024-11-22T19:45:38","slug":"enroll-a-child","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/gfgsmtl.qc.ca\/en\/our-cause\/enroll-a-child\/","title":{"rendered":"Enroll a Youth"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_medium full_height valign_center color_primary with_img\"><div class=\"l-section-img\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Image\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/gfgsmtl.qc.ca\/wp-content\/plugins\/us-core\/assets\/images\/placeholder.svg);\"><\/div><div class=\"l-section-overlay\" style=\"background:rgba(35,35,35,0.75)\"><\/div><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h1 style=\"font-size: 60px;text-align: center\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_do_custom_heading us_custom_cda6f729\" >Enroll a Youth<\/h1><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-iconbox iconpos_top style_default color_custom align_center no_text no_title\"><a href=\"#inscrire-enfant\" class=\"w-iconbox-link\" aria-label=\"fas|chevron-down\"><div class=\"w-iconbox-icon\" style=\"font-size:2rem;\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><div class=\"w-iconbox-meta\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_medium\" id=\"#FAM\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h3><span class=\"TextRun SCXW109193944 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-CA\" xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW109193944 BCX0\">Offering a mentor to a young person means creating opportunities for them!<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW109193944 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A mentor can be a reference person for the youth.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:16,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:&#091;8226&#093;,&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"16\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A mentor offers quality time to a youth, and ensures that they are well supported.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:16,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:&#091;8226&#093;,&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"16\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The youth will be paired with a mentor who shares the same interests and has a compatible personality.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Once informed of the various<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202fmentoring programs\u202f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">that we offer, we invite parents and guardians to familiarize themselves with our enrollment process before enrolling your youth. Whether you are a parent, legal guardian, social worker, or educator, or you would like to enroll yourself, we invite you to complete this <a href=\"https:\/\/cloud6.eudonet.com\/APP\/frm?tok=02F6169F&amp;cs=d11ME0ObHuEPo4J_faBExjkLKsss30Vv&amp;p=7-l_PLhhM_I3Du7y4iXs8RbZb8fqyTfhh4CChPx-sco%3d\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><span style=\"color: #5a4099;\"><span style=\"color: #2dccd3;\">sign-up form<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">. You will then be contacted by a member of our team concerning the next steps. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"w-actionbox color_light controls_right\"><div class=\"w-actionbox-text\"><h4 class=\"w-actionbox-title\">Enroll a youth<\/h4><div class=\"w-actionbox-description\"><p>\u2022 <strong>Waiting times are longer than usual<\/strong>, due to the number of requests, so we prioritize certain criteria (type of household, geographical area, type of adversity, etc.).<br \/>\n\u2022 Approval of a youth\u2019s application is not guaranteed<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-actionbox-controls\"><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_3 icon_atleft\" title=\"Form \u2013 Enroll A Youth\" href=\"https:\/\/gfgsmtl.qc.ca\/en\/youth\/\" style=\"font-size:17px;\"><i class=\"material-icons\">insert_emoticon<\/i><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Enroll a Youth<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-2 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-iconbox iconpos_top style_default color_primary align_center no_text no_title\"><div class=\"w-iconbox-icon\" style=\"font-size:2rem;\"><i class=\"fas fa-check\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"w-iconbox-meta\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-10 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW142119205 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-CA\" xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW142119205 BCX0\">The youth must be between 6 and 16 years old. For the <a href=\"https:\/\/gfgsmtl.qc.ca\/en\/our-cause\/diversity-and-inclusion\/#inclusion\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>16-21 Mentoring program<\/strong><\/a>, the youth must be between 16 and 21 years old and be receiving services from youth protection (LPJ\/LSJPA).<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-2 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-iconbox iconpos_top style_default color_primary align_center no_text no_title\"><div class=\"w-iconbox-icon\" style=\"font-size:2rem;\"><i class=\"fas fa-check\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"w-iconbox-meta\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-10 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW80081949 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-CA\" xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW80081949 BCX0\">A parent, legal guardian, educator or social worker can complete the process on behalf of the youth.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-2 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-iconbox iconpos_top style_default color_primary align_center no_text no_title\"><div class=\"w-iconbox-icon\" style=\"font-size:2rem;\"><i class=\"fas fa-check\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"w-iconbox-meta\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-10 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW223059497 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-CA\" xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW223059497 BCX0\">A youth aged 16 or over may complete the enrollment for themselves.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW223059497 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-2 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-iconbox iconpos_top style_default color_primary align_center no_text no_title\"><div class=\"w-iconbox-icon\" style=\"font-size:2rem;\"><i class=\"fas fa-check\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"w-iconbox-meta\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-10 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW251671366 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-CA\" xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW251671366 BCX0\">The parent or legal guardian must identify a specific need justifying their request.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-message color_blue with_icon\"><div class=\"w-message-icon\"><i class=\"fas fa-shield-alt\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"w-message-body\"><p>Our main priority is ensuring the <b>safety<\/b> of mentees in our programs.<\/p>\n<p>Our mentors are volunteer adults who have been carefully selected and trained by professionals. They are responsible, attentive, and understanding.<\/p>\n<p>A constant and rigorous follow-up with all the participants involved in the pairing is ensured by the clinical team so the experience remains positive for all. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h3>Stories<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-grid us_carousel type_carousel layout_testimonial_2 preload_style_spinner items_2\" id=\"us_grid_1\" style=\"--items:2;--gap:1.5rem;\"><style>.layout_testimonial_2 .w-grid-item-h{}.layout_testimonial_2 .usg_hwrapper_1{margin-top:0.5rem!important}.layout_testimonial_2 .usg_post_image_1{width:4rem!important;margin-right:1rem!important}.layout_testimonial_2 .usg_post_custom_field_1{font-weight:700!important;line-height:1.5!important;margin-bottom:0!important}.layout_testimonial_2 .usg_post_custom_field_2{color:var(--color-content-faded)!important;font-size:0.9rem!important;line-height:1.5!important;margin-bottom:0!important}.layout_testimonial_2 .usg_vwrapper_2{padding-top:3.5rem!important;padding-left:2rem!important}.layout_testimonial_2 .usg_post_custom_field_3{color:var(--color-content-primary)!important;font-size:3rem!important;line-height:1!important;position:absolute!important;top:0!important;left:0!important}<\/style><div class=\"w-grid-list owl-carousel valign_stretch dotstyle_circle navstyle_circle arrows-ver-pos_middle arrows-hor-pos_on_sides_outside arrows-disabled_hide owl-responsive-2000 with_dots\" style=\"--transition-duration:350ms;\">\t<article class=\"w-grid-item post-8091 us_testimonial type-us_testimonial status-publish hentry\" data-id=\"8091\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"w-grid-item-h\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"w-vwrapper usg_vwrapper_2 align_none valign_top\"><div class=\"w-post-elm post_custom_field usg_post_custom_field_3 has_text_color type_text  color_link_inherit\"><i class=\"far fa-quote-left\"><\/i><span class=\"w-post-elm-value\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"w-post-elm post_content usg_post_content_1\"><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW13766103 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-CA\" xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW13766103 BCX0\">My son is happy, very happy! And he is becoming much more positive. He has started to eat the food that I make, and he says nice things to me. I think he is becoming more mature thanks to his Big Brother, who does so much for him.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_1 align_none valign_middle\"><div class=\"w-vwrapper usg_vwrapper_1 align_none valign_top\"><div class=\"w-post-elm post_custom_field usg_post_custom_field_1 type_text us_testimonial_author\"><span class=\"w-post-elm-value\">Julie L.<\/span><\/div><div class=\"w-post-elm post_custom_field usg_post_custom_field_2 has_text_color type_text us_testimonial_role color_link_inherit\"><span class=\"w-post-elm-value\">Mother<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/article>\r\n\t<article class=\"w-grid-item post-8092 us_testimonial type-us_testimonial status-publish hentry\" data-id=\"8092\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"w-grid-item-h\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"w-vwrapper usg_vwrapper_2 align_none valign_top\"><div class=\"w-post-elm post_custom_field usg_post_custom_field_3 has_text_color type_text  color_link_inherit\"><i class=\"far fa-quote-left\"><\/i><span class=\"w-post-elm-value\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"w-post-elm post_content usg_post_content_1\"><p><span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXW69113201\" lang=\"EN-CA\" xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW69113201\">Being a single father with a daughter is very difficult so having a Big Sister who spends time with her is something that I am so grateful for\u202f.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_1 align_none valign_middle\"><div class=\"w-vwrapper usg_vwrapper_1 align_none valign_top\"><div class=\"w-post-elm post_custom_field usg_post_custom_field_1 type_text us_testimonial_author\"><span class=\"w-post-elm-value\">Joe P.<\/span><\/div><div class=\"w-post-elm post_custom_field usg_post_custom_field_2 has_text_color type_text us_testimonial_role color_link_inherit\"><span class=\"w-post-elm-value\">Father<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/article>\r\n\t<article class=\"w-grid-item post-8094 us_testimonial type-us_testimonial status-publish hentry\" data-id=\"8094\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"w-grid-item-h\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"w-vwrapper usg_vwrapper_2 align_none valign_top\"><div class=\"w-post-elm post_custom_field usg_post_custom_field_3 has_text_color type_text  color_link_inherit\"><i class=\"far fa-quote-left\"><\/i><span class=\"w-post-elm-value\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"w-post-elm post_content usg_post_content_1\"><p><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW139101684\">With all the changes that have gone on this past year, the Big Brother has been the one stable and solid man in my son\u2019s\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ContextualSpellingAndGrammarError BCX0 SCXW139101684\">life.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_1 align_none valign_middle\"><div class=\"w-vwrapper usg_vwrapper_1 align_none valign_top\"><div class=\"w-post-elm post_custom_field usg_post_custom_field_1 type_text us_testimonial_author\"><span class=\"w-post-elm-value\">Julia T.<\/span><\/div><div class=\"w-post-elm post_custom_field usg_post_custom_field_2 has_text_color type_text us_testimonial_role color_link_inherit\"><span class=\"w-post-elm-value\">Mother<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/article>\r\n\t<article class=\"w-grid-item post-6862 us_testimonial type-us_testimonial status-publish hentry\" data-id=\"6862\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"w-grid-item-h\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"w-vwrapper usg_vwrapper_2 align_none valign_top\"><div class=\"w-post-elm post_custom_field usg_post_custom_field_3 has_text_color type_text  color_link_inherit\"><i class=\"far fa-quote-left\"><\/i><span class=\"w-post-elm-value\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"w-post-elm post_content usg_post_content_1\"><p>We get along better, she has matured and I knew she had that potential.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_1 align_none valign_middle\"><div class=\"w-vwrapper usg_vwrapper_1 align_none valign_top\"><div class=\"w-post-elm post_custom_field usg_post_custom_field_1 type_text us_testimonial_author\"><span class=\"w-post-elm-value\">Sophie T.<\/span><\/div><div class=\"w-post-elm post_custom_field usg_post_custom_field_2 has_text_color type_text us_testimonial_role color_link_inherit\"><span class=\"w-post-elm-value\">Mother<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/article>\r\n\t<article class=\"w-grid-item post-8096 us_testimonial type-us_testimonial status-publish hentry\" data-id=\"8096\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"w-grid-item-h\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"w-vwrapper usg_vwrapper_2 align_none valign_top\"><div class=\"w-post-elm post_custom_field usg_post_custom_field_3 has_text_color type_text  color_link_inherit\"><i class=\"far fa-quote-left\"><\/i><span class=\"w-post-elm-value\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"w-post-elm post_content usg_post_content_1\"><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW187091715 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-CA\" xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW187091715 BCX0\">My son is happy, very happy! And he is becoming much more positive. He has started to eat the food that I make, and he says nice things to me. I think he is becoming more mature thanks to his Big Brother, who does so much for him.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_1 align_none valign_middle\"><div class=\"w-vwrapper usg_vwrapper_1 align_none valign_top\"><div class=\"w-post-elm post_custom_field usg_post_custom_field_1 type_text us_testimonial_author\"><span class=\"w-post-elm-value\">Elisabeth P.<\/span><\/div><div class=\"w-post-elm post_custom_field usg_post_custom_field_2 has_text_color type_text us_testimonial_role color_link_inherit\"><span class=\"w-post-elm-value\">Mother<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/article>\r\n\t<article class=\"w-grid-item post-6860 us_testimonial type-us_testimonial status-publish hentry\" data-id=\"6860\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"w-grid-item-h\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"w-vwrapper usg_vwrapper_2 align_none valign_top\"><div class=\"w-post-elm post_custom_field usg_post_custom_field_3 has_text_color type_text  color_link_inherit\"><i class=\"far fa-quote-left\"><\/i><span class=\"w-post-elm-value\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"w-post-elm post_content usg_post_content_1\"><p>It makes me both happy and proud to see the tight relationship they enjoy. Every day, I can feel Marc\u2019s deep involvement, loyalty and keen interest for my son\u2019s well-being and development. Marc has always been there for Philippe and I believe that they will remain friends throughout their life.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_1 align_none valign_middle\"><div class=\"w-vwrapper usg_vwrapper_1 align_none valign_top\"><div class=\"w-post-elm post_custom_field usg_post_custom_field_1 type_text us_testimonial_author\"><span class=\"w-post-elm-value\">Catherine D.<\/span><\/div><div class=\"w-post-elm post_custom_field usg_post_custom_field_2 has_text_color type_text us_testimonial_role color_link_inherit\"><span class=\"w-post-elm-value\">Mother<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/article>\r\n\t<article class=\"w-grid-item post-6864 us_testimonial type-us_testimonial status-publish hentry\" data-id=\"6864\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"w-grid-item-h\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"w-vwrapper usg_vwrapper_2 align_none valign_top\"><div class=\"w-post-elm post_custom_field usg_post_custom_field_3 has_text_color type_text  color_link_inherit\"><i class=\"far fa-quote-left\"><\/i><span class=\"w-post-elm-value\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"w-post-elm post_content usg_post_content_1\"><p>It is incredible to see how much a young person can grow through mentoring. It is also incredible to see how much I grew.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_1 align_none valign_middle\"><div class=\"w-vwrapper usg_vwrapper_1 align_none valign_top\"><div class=\"w-post-elm post_custom_field usg_post_custom_field_1 type_text us_testimonial_author\"><span class=\"w-post-elm-value\">Sandra R.<\/span><\/div><div class=\"w-post-elm post_custom_field usg_post_custom_field_2 has_text_color type_text us_testimonial_role color_link_inherit\"><span class=\"w-post-elm-value\">Big Sister<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/article>\r\n\t<article class=\"w-grid-item post-6858 us_testimonial type-us_testimonial status-publish hentry\" data-id=\"6858\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"w-grid-item-h\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"w-vwrapper usg_vwrapper_2 align_none valign_top\"><div class=\"w-post-elm post_custom_field usg_post_custom_field_3 has_text_color type_text  color_link_inherit\"><i class=\"far fa-quote-left\"><\/i><span class=\"w-post-elm-value\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"w-post-elm post_content usg_post_content_1\"><p>I knew I had a privileged childhood and once I became an adult, I decided to become a Big Brother. The experience is extremely beneficial and very fulfilling. Not only for my Little Brother Justin, but also for myself. It allows me to make both a small and a big difference in the life of a young person who will one day grow up to become an adult.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"w-hwrapper usg_hwrapper_1 align_none valign_middle\"><div class=\"w-vwrapper usg_vwrapper_1 align_none valign_top\"><div class=\"w-post-elm post_custom_field usg_post_custom_field_1 type_text us_testimonial_author\"><span class=\"w-post-elm-value\">Nicolas N.<\/span><\/div><div class=\"w-post-elm post_custom_field usg_post_custom_field_2 has_text_color type_text us_testimonial_role color_link_inherit\"><span class=\"w-post-elm-value\">Big Brother<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/article>\r\n<\/div><div class=\"w-grid-carousel-json hidden\" onclick='return {&quot;carousel_settings&quot;:{&quot;aria_labels&quot;:{&quot;prev&quot;:&quot;Previous&quot;,&quot;next&quot;:&quot;Next&quot;},&quot;autoplayContinual&quot;:false,&quot;autoplayHoverPause&quot;:false,&quot;autoplayTimeout&quot;:8000,&quot;autoWidth&quot;:false,&quot;smartSpeed&quot;:350,&quot;margin&quot;:0,&quot;mouseDrag&quot;:true,&quot;rtl&quot;:false,&quot;slideBy&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;touchDrag&quot;:true,&quot;slideTransition&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;responsive&quot;:{&quot;0&quot;:{&quot;autoHeight&quot;:false,&quot;autoplay&quot;:false,&quot;autoWidth&quot;:false,&quot;center&quot;:false,&quot;dots&quot;:false,&quot;items&quot;:1,&quot;loop&quot;:false,&quot;nav&quot;:false,&quot;stagePadding&quot;:0,&quot;slideBy&quot;:&quot;1&quot;},&quot;601&quot;:{&quot;items&quot;:2,&quot;autoplay&quot;:true,&quot;center&quot;:false,&quot;dots&quot;:true,&quot;nav&quot;:false,&quot;autoHeight&quot;:false,&quot;autoWidth&quot;:false,&quot;loop&quot;:true,&quot;stagePadding&quot;:0}}}}'><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-6 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h5><strong><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW199499628 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-CA\" xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199499628 BCX0\">Enrollment Process:<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs style_default switch_click accordion has_scrolling\" style=\"--sections-title-size:inherit\"><div class=\"w-tabs-sections titles-align_none icon_chevron cpos_right\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"1495742292503-e7d93ac2-a34d\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-1495742292503-e7d93ac2-a34d\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">1. Information session<\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-1495742292503-e7d93ac2-a34d\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW114090870 BCX0\">Presentation of our <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW114090870 BCX0\">programs<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW114090870 BCX0\"> and youth enrollment process.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"1495742395297-973de88f-b294\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-1495742395297-973de88f-b294\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">2. Youth and Family Interview<\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-1495742395297-973de88f-b294\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW165363635 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-CA\" xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW165363635 BCX0\">Evaluation of the youth\u2019s needs and their support system.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"1495742397351-0234c5d2-210d\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-1495742397351-0234c5d2-210d\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">3. Pre-match training<\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-1495742397351-0234c5d2-210d\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW170649815 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-CA\" xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW170649815 BCX0\">Training on the basics of a safe and healthy relationship.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"1495742398293-04703cec-34e7\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-1495742398293-04703cec-34e7\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">4. Acceptance<\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-1495742398293-04703cec-34e7\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW108315746 BCX0\">Waitlist.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"m841\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-m841\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">5. 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