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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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Contact information:
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee
1802 State Street
Nashville, TN 37203

Website: www.bbbsmt.org

Mission/Goals: To make a positive difference in the life of every child in need.

Source(s): www.guidestar.org

 Approximately 800 children a year. 6-12 years Please click here for more information on this evaluation.

Type of Evaluation: Experimental.

Note: The research sample does not include the Tennessee programs.

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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