Littles are:

• Children 6-17 years of age living in the Region of Peel
• Children and their parent/guardian have decided that they would enjoy and benefit from a mentoring relationship.
• Children who want to have fun, feel safe, and share new experiences with trusted adults.
• Children who may or may not have special needs and are able to form a two-way friendship with a volunteer
• Children who have limited extracurricular activities
• Children and parent/guardian are able to make a commitment to the program for at least one year

Many of our Littles are living in single-parent households, however, children in two-parent families are eligible for our programs when the child has a strong need for a mentoring relationship. Support for involvement is necessary from all parents/guardians, including non-custodial parents. Boys who have regular contact more than once per month with an adult male are eligible for our group mentoring and BIG BUNCH programs only.

In the In-School Mentoring Program, girls and boys in grades 3,4, and 5 are referred by school personnel through the Peel District School Board and the Dufferin Peel Catholic District School Board.