The
study concluded that children matched with a Big Brother
or Big Sister for a year or more were
- 46% less likely to
start using drugs,
- 27% less likely to
start drinking,
- 52% less likely to
skip a day of school
- 33% less likely to
hit someone
(as compared to waiting
list peers).
A
follow-up study (1999) examined the effectiveness of
BBBS school-based mentoring approach and again found
success. The majority of children matched with BBBS
mentors improved their grades, attitudes towards school,
and their relationships with peers and teachers.
Evaluation of Local
Program
Our
programs in Hancock & Washington Counties are evaluated
annually. The results of our
2001 program evaluation found that local children
matched with Big Brothers or Big Sisters for a year or
more are:
-
Doing better in school …......49%
-
Not using drugs or alcohol…..……98%
-
More confident…………70%
-
More positive about their futures…50%
-
Improving their Relationships……………49%
Proven
Effective
