Sonja Ma, Glad, Lcpc

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Illinois Capital Region ( BBBS ) was organized and incorporated in 1972. A group of ten members of the community recognized a need for a mentoring program that focused on positive youth development. During the first year of the organization, 50 children were matched with positive adult mentors ( Big Brothers and Big Sisters ). During the first two years, the program was run strictly by volunteers, many of whom worked out of their own homes. In 1976, BBBS hired its first Executive Director, Debra Beard, who served the agency for nearly 30 years. In 1999, after identifying the need for mentoring services in Christian County, Big Brothers Big Sisters expanded its services to include Christian County, and an office opened in Taylorville. In January 2007, the agency began serving children in Montgomery County. The agency's current Executive Director, Chris Hembrough began July 2007.Big Brothers Big Sisters offers one-to-one mentoring relationships to children who have been referred to us, either by a parent or a teacher. We serve children in Sangamon, Christian, Macoupin and Montgomery Counties through both the Community-Based and School-Based Mentoring programs. In 2008, BBBS served 875 children through our mentoring programs.As we continue to serve more children and make an impact in our community, we will serve these children as we always have--one child at a time.

Tami Skaggs-Braidwood LCSW is a family counseling service located in Springfield, IL, dedicated to supporting families through various challenges. With a focus on fostering communication and understanding, Tami provides a safe and nurturing environment for clients to explore their feelings and strengthen their relationships. Her expertise in social work allows her to tailor sessions to meet the unique needs of each family, promoting healing and growth. Generated from this place's information

Dana Ingram Licensed Clinical Social Worker offers professional family counseling services in Springfield, IL. With a focus on fostering healthy communication and resolving conflicts, Dana provides a supportive environment for families to work through challenges together. Her expertise helps families strengthen their relationships and promote emotional well-being. Generated from this place's information