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Approach
Out of School/ Summer Mentoring Tutoring Counseling/ Therapy School-based Clinic/ Provider-based Service/
Vocational learning		 Parent or family component Other
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Outcomes
Educational/ Cognitive Social/ Emotional Life Skills Physical Health Behavior Problems Reproductive Citizenship Mental Health
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Background Information Program size

Age range

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Contact information:
1422 Euclid Ave
Suite 552
Cleveland, OH 44115

Website: http://www.bbbs-cleveland.org

Mission/Goals: The mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters is to develop quality mentoring relationships inspiring youth to be confident, competent and caring individuals in our community.

Source(s): www.guidestar.org

 Roughly 1,700 children served annually in Cuyahoga County Ages 5-16 Please click here for more information on this evaluation.

 

Type of Evaluation: Experimental. The sample here does not necessarily include the Cleveland 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 start using drugs and alcohol. Participants were less likely to hit someone, they 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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