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Introduction
The Big Brothers and Big Sisters is dedicated to ensuring the youth are empowered to realize their full potential (Alfonso et al., 2019).
Enable life-changing mentorship programs.
The program was founded in 1913.
https://www.bbbs.org/2020/10/big-brothers-big-sisters-of-america-receives-11-75-million-in-funding-from-the-office-of-juvenile-justice-and-delinquency-prevention/
Introduction
The Big Brothers and Big Sisters is dedicated to ensuring the youth are empowered to realize their full potential. Its main mission is to enable life-changing mentorship programs that would ignite the potential in youth. The program was founded in 1913, making it one of the oldest mentorship programs globally. The program serves youth in all settings, with the largest percentage being urban youth. According to the program heads, more than half of the youth in the program are from environments that affect them negatively. This includes fostering and encouraging drug and substance abuse, increased crime, and unemployment. The program has absorbed more youth and introduced them into social services and others in public mental health concerns.
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Developmental Relationship Programs
Centered on individual and group mentoring programs.
Mentors are recruited through face-to-face, social media, websites, and newspaper posts.
Youth are required to become mentees voluntarily.
Some young adults are referred to the program from various schools.
https://www.continuuminnovation.com/en/what-we-do/case-studies/bbbsmb-recruitment-and-retention-program
Developmental Relationships Programs
The organization is centered on individual and group mentoring programs. The programs are unique because the mentors and mentees choose the programs and activities according to their interests. The mentors are recruited through face-to-face, social media, websites, and newspaper posts. The mentors are 18 years or above and must have excellent knowledge of the youth's matters and the organization fosters inclusion and diversity by accommodating mentors and mentees from a wide range of nationalities. Youth are required to become mentees voluntarily. Some young adults are referred to the program from various schools depending on their behaviors or needs. Three main categories of development relations programs are available in the organization.
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Types of BBBS Programs
The one-on-one mentoring program matches mentors with children or youth (DOJ, 2017).
The in-school programs are essential for school-going youth.
The other program that BBBS undertakes involves shared journey programs.
https://www.bbbsaz.org/2018/02/21/big-brothers-big-sisters-event-grand-slam/
Types of programs
The one-on-one mentoring program matches mentors with children or youth. The children and youth spend time with their mentors and engage in activities of their choice. This involves watching or engaging in recreational activities. The mentors are responsible for developing and fostering positive behavior and life-changing lifestyles that positively impact youth and children. In-school mentoring programs offer mentorship to children and youth in elementary schools. The in-school programs are essential for school-going youth because they provide confidential engagements between the mentors and mentees. The other program that BBBS undertakes involves shared journey programs. These are important because they induce mentoring through the engagement of mentors and mentees with similar goals.
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Evaluation of BBBS Programs
80% of mentees explaining to have gained more confidence, increased ability to express emotions.
More than 70% of the mentees indicated increased academic achievements (Separ, 2013).
Youth are transformed into better persons in the community.
https://www.bbbsaz.org/2018/02/21/big-brothers-big-sisters-event-grand-slam/big-sister-angel-and-little-sister-maria-served-as-guest-emcees/
Evaluation of the BBBS
The programs have recorded effectiveness as indicated by 80% of mentees explaining to have gained more confidence, increased ability to express emotions and feelings, and make better and informed decisions in life. More than 70% of the mentees indicated increased academic achievements after taking mentorship programs. This includes positive changes of attitude, increased school preparedness, and improved class participation. This shows that youth are transformed into better persons, contributing to improved communities and reduced social challenges associated with youth. Most youth who graduate from the BBBS programs serve as excellent examples to younger brothers and sisters. The mentors play an essential role in instilling trust, confidence, and pride in youth and parents.
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Weaknesses of the Program
Insufficient funds have generated challenges in the performance of BBB programs.
BBB has over 300 agencies and supports over 170,000 children annually.
Budget cuts have ripple effects and can translate to fewer volunteer opportunities.
https://dufferincommunityfoundation.ca/big-brothers-big-sisters-big-bunch-program/
Weaknesses of the Program
Insufficient funds have generated challenges in the performance of BBB programs. A lack of enough funds can undermine the operations of the mentoring program. BBB has over 300 agencies and supports over 170,000 children annually. The huge numbers of children require higher funding. BBB depends on donations, which mostly do not meet the financial needs of the organization. This has induced budget cuts across BBB programs. Budget cuts have ripple effects and can translate to fewer volunteer opportunities for mentors and the youth who need mentorship. This compromises the performance of the organization and reduces the effectiveness of the services offered.
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References
Alfonso, Y. N., Johnson, S. L., Cheng, T., Jones, V., Ryan, L., Fein, J., & Bishai, D. (2019). A marginal cost analysis of a Big Brothers Big Sisters of America youth mentoring program: New evidence using statistical analysis. Children and youth services review, 101, 23-32.
DOJ. (2017, April 28). Big brothers big sisters of America to pay $1.6 million to resolve allegations of false claims for federal grants. Retrieved from https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/big-brothers-big-sisters-america-pay-16-million-resolve-allegations-false-claims-federal
Separ, J. (2013, June 24). 'Inadequate' oversight of millions in federal grants by big brothers big sisters. Retrieved from https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/jun/24/big-brothers-big-sisters-cant-account-23-million-f/
