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A Profile of the Evaluation of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America Program
January 15, 2014
Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of America is a national mentoring program that matches at-risk youth (“Littles”) with older volunteer mentors (“Bigs”). The BBBS approach does not target or address any particular aspects of academics, prevention, or risk, but rather emphasizes continuity and consistency in mentor relationships.
Type: Resource
TAG: Special Populations
promises: Caring Adults, Effective Education
channels: Attendance, Expanded Learning Time, Mentoring
SOURCE: Harvard Family Research Project
A Profile of the Evaluation of Boys & Girls Clubs of America—Project Learn/Educational Enhancement Program
January 15, 2014
Project Learn/Educational Enhancement Program is a community-based program implemented in local Boys & Girls Clubs (BGC) across the country designed to improve academic achievement of at-risk students.
Type: Resource
TAG: Special Populations
promises: Effective Education, Caring Adults
channels: Expanded Learning Time
SOURCE: Harvard Family Research Project