Welcome Big Brother Big Sister (BBBS) Volunteers

Mandated Reporter Training for Big Brother Big Sister (BBBS) provides an overview of the definitions, requirements and protections of the Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Act for Big Brother Big Sister volunteer mentors.

Get Your Mandated Reporter Training Certificate Now!

Getting a Mandated Reporter Training certificate is as easy as 1-2-3.

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1. Register with Your Local Agency

Enter zip to associate with a local agency.

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2. Verify Account

Verify your account via email.

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3. Start Training

Take the training and get your certificate.

Requirements of California Assembly Bill 506

Effective January 1, 2022, all BBBS volunteer mentors must fully comply with California law AB506. This includes completing the California Mandated Reporter Training for child abuse and neglect identification and reporting.

Mandated Reporter Training for Big Brother Big Sister will teach you:

  • The role of volunteer mentors in preventing child abuse and neglect.
  • Types of child abuse and neglect and how to recognize them.
  • How to identify the types of abuse children with disabilities may encounter and applicable laws.
  • How to report suspected or known child abuse.

What if I've Already Trained?

You may have already completed Mandated Reporter Training as a part of the requirements of your profession. If you’ve already completed the training, you can share your valid Mandated Reporter certificate with your agency.

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SEAMLESS COLLABORATION

Easily share certificates with your local agency.

By registering with your local BBBS agency, your mandated reporter training will be shared directly with your agency leadership. Even if you already have an account and have trained already, associating with your BBBS agency will easily share your certificates.