Be the change. Mentor a child...

Improved academic and behavioral outcomes for children matched six months or more is measured through written response from children, volunteers, and some parents. A Performance Outcome Evaluation (POE) instrument, already being used by this BBBS agency will be used to measure outcome. The aim is to determine whether a one-to-one mentoring experience made a tangible difference (academic, social, and inter-personal) in the lives of children.

The following 2005 outcome result is based on a small number of data collected from parents, and Big Brothers Big Sisters in response to questionnaires.

• »79.49% Have improved self confidence
• »79.48% Are able to express feelings better
• »74.36% Can make better decisions
• »76.93% Have improved hobbies and interests
• »51.38% Have better attitude toward school
• »68% Have improved academic performance