Big Brothers Big Sisters Association of Greater Columbus, Inc.

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Big Brothers Big Sisters Association of Greater Columbus, Inc.

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

Research

Program Fee?

Contact information:
1855 E Dublin-Granville Rd
First Fl
Columbus, OH 43229

Website: www.bbbscentralohio.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

Yes (exact number served not available)

Ages 5-16

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Type of Evaluation: Experimental.

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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