Big Brothers Big Sisters Adult Mentoring Program
  • Matches youth ages 5-17 with caring adults ages 21+ from the community in a one-to-one relationship.
  • Mentors spend 1 hour with their "Littles" each week in a supervised setting. The time spent together focuses on common interests, and shared learning experiences through activities planned by the match. 
  • Support is provided based on the needs of the particular match.

2006-2007 Program Outcomes:

During the 2006-2007 school year, 9 matches had been in place for six months or more.  Of those 9 matches:

  • 78% of youth reported improvement in their attitudes and relationships
  • 100% of mentors reported seeing an increase in confidence and caring for their Littles
  • 100% of the matches continued to meet for more than 6 months