Our mission at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Dickinson and Clay Counties is to provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one relationships that can change their lives for the better, forever. Volunteers and children are matched in mentoring relationships through several different program options that are flexible to the interests and needs of the match.
Statewide data shows that after being matched in our program, Littles are:
46% less likely to initiate drug use
27% less likely to start drinking alcohol
55% less likely to skip school
33% less likely to have violent confrontations
Also, based on information gathered at the end of the 2010-2011 school year from teachers, volunteers, and parents of children in our local Big Brothers Big Sisters program:
89% of Littles showed an increase in self-confidence
71% of Littles showed an improvement in their academic performance
61% of Littles showed improvement in their ability to avoid delinquency and substance abuse
74% showed improvement in relationships with peers, family members, and other adults
71% of Littles showed an improvement in their sense of the future and ability to make positive decisions for themselves
We have over 40 children currently waiting for a mentor. Sign up to make a "BIG" difference in the life of a child!
Check out the event calendar for info about our annual Bowl for Kids' Sake event coming up on March 31st! We'd love for you to join us!
Participants at our 2011 Youth Fishing Derby in Herington!