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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:
123 S Broad St
Ste 2180
Philadelphia, PA 19107

 

Website: www.bbbssepa.org

 

Mission/Goals: The Big Brothers Big Sisters mission is to help children reach their potential through professionally supported, one-to-one relationships.

Source: www.guidestar.org

Notes: Big Brothers Big Sisters Southeastern Pennsylvania serves Chester, Delaware and Philadelphia counties.

Over 2,400 children served in SE Pennsylvania Ages 7-17 Please click here for more information on this evaluation.

 

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/Outcome Findings: 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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