Hello everyone, I am working with an agency in Dutchess County, NY and I am writing to let you all know that there are programs such as Big Brother Big Sisters who can help you and your children through the tougher times. Big Brothers Big Sisters recruits children of incarcerated parents and volunteers in the community. They match a mentor with a child so that they can have a little extra support, activity and share time with someone freely without feeling down or judged. The volunteers will take the children out to a movie, a local ball game, or participate in almost any activity that your child enjoys. They are recruiting kids all the time and so if you are from Dutchess County and are looking for someone for your child to look up to and spend a short time with every month, give a call to Big Brothers Big Sisters: 845-452-5104. Please remember that your child should be from Dutchess County, however, there are Big Brother Big Sister agencies all over New York State. BBBS also supports children who do not have a parent incarcerated, who maybe just needs an outlet. My program in specifics is for youth with incarcerated parents. Let's help our children and their parents. The help is out there...you just have to find it. If you need any help please call.