Big Brothers Big Sisters

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About This Resource

Big Brothers/Big Sisters (BB/BS) is a federation of more than 500 agencies that serve children and adolescents. The basic concept of the BB/BS program is not to ameliorate specific problems, but to provide support in all aspects of young people's lives through a professionally supported one-to-one relationship with a caring adult. During their time together, the mentor and youth engage in developmentally appropriate activities, such as walking; visiting a library; washing the car; playing catch; attending a play, school activity, or sporting event. Individual programs are customized to local needs while a national infrastructure oversees recruitment, screening, matching, and supervision to ensure that quality mentors are selected; that good mentor-mentee matches are made; and that these relationships receive adequate staff supervision and support.

https://www.bbbs.org/

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