Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Maryland

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Maryland

Approach
Out of School/ Summer	Mentoring	Tutoring	Counseling/ Therapy	School-based	Clinic/ Provider-based	Service/ Vocational learning	Parent or family component	Other
x	x

Outcomes
Educational/ Cognitive	Social/ Emotional	Life Skills	Physical Health	Behavior Problems	Reproductive	Citizenship	Mental Health
	x			x

Background Information

Program size

Age range

Research

Program Fee?

Contact information:
3600 Clipper Mill Road, Suite 250
Baltimore, MD 21211

Website: www.biglittle.org

Mission/Goals: Big Brothers Big Sisters is a non-profit organization that has one purpose and goal: to provide friendship, emotional support, and guidance to youth through positive adult role models.

Source(s): www.guidestar.org; www.biglittle.org

Yes (exact number served not available)

5-18 years old

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Type of Evaluation: Experimental.

Note: The evaluation reported here does not include the Central Maryland program.

Objective: To assess whether the program reduced antisocial activities, improved academic performance, improved family and peer relationships, improved self-esteem and increased cultural awareness.

Impact/Outcomes: The evaluation found that Big Brothers/Big Sisters participants were less likely to begin using drugs and alcohol. Participants were less likely to hit someone, had improved school attendance and performance, improved attitudes toward completing schoolwork, and improved relationships with family and friends. Participants were not more likely to have an improved sense of self-esteem or increased cultural awareness.

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