As a youth serving organization, Big Brothers Big Sisters has for years provided assistance to children through a variety of programs.  Mentoring can be a powerful tool in early intervention in the lives of youth who are likely to benefit.

Relationships with an adult mentor can provide the stability and support that is crucial to the healthy development of a child.  This type of relationship has the potential to significantly impact the growth and emotional well being of the child.

Outcomes for children participating in the traditional Big Brothers Big Sisters Programs

Mentored children (in comparison to non-mentored children):

• show greater self-reliance;
• are less likely to lose their temper when they get angry;
• are less often sad, fearful, angry, frustrated and anxious;
• have more favourable attitudes toward school;
• have better overall academic performance ;
• skip half as many days of school;
• are more likely to step in and stop an argument;
• are more likely to get along with parents, peers and siblings;
• and are 46% less likely to initiate alcohol and other drug use.

Children who have been in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program see real and positive change. Nearly 80% of Little Brothers and Sisters who came from a social assistance background no longer rely on this form of income.

A mentor can provide the attachment a child needs that can lead to the fulfillment of other basic needs.

For more information on each programs, click on the links below:

Big Brothers
Big Sisters
In-School Mentoring
R.Y.S.E.
Big Buddy
Empowering Our Little Sisters
Ototema II
Empowering Justice