AGENCY AT A GLANCE

Our Sponsors

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Program Mission

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Racine and Kenosha Counties provides children in

need with one-on-one, community-based mentoring services which lead

to brighter futures, better schools and stronger communities.

Our Vision is to help children reach their potential through professionally

supported, one-to-one relationships with measurable impact and develop

our agency's capacity to provide mentoring services to all children who

request Big Brothers and Big Sisters.

Program History

Big Brothers began in Racine and Kenosha in 1960. In 1984, our services were expanded to include girls.

From the late 1970s through the early 1990s, the Kenosha program was known as “Kinship.” In 1996, the Kinship program of Kenosha affiliated itself with Big Brothers Big Sisters merging with the Racine program to become Big Brothers Big Sisters of Racine & Kenosha Counties Inc., (BBBS) as it is known today.

Since beginning in 1960 when we served approximately 25 children in the local community, the program has grown to serve over 200 children annually in southeastern Wisconsin. We offer a variety of outcome-based mentoring opportunities including Community Based Mentoring, School Based Mentoring and Faith Based Mentoring initiatives.

Program Participants

Little Expectations

Children ages 6 to 14 with a demonstrated specific need.

Note to Parents:

Your child will be assigned a mentor for a minimum of one year with monthly contact.

Our matches are currently lasting on average 26 months.

There is no cost to you for this program.

Our volunteers are thoroughly screening, including but not limited to: application, interview, home visit, police checks, motor vehicle check, and references .

The staff social worker will contact all parties monthly to make sure everyone is enjoying the program and progress is being made towards goals and objectives.

Becoming A BigMentoring builds relationships and instills a sense of community and self-worth for generations to come.

Qualifications:

16 years or older

Valid Drivers License

Must pass background check

Complete BBBS entry paperwork

Interview with Match Support Coordinator

Match Life

Match Types

Big

Big Couple

Big Family

The commitment:

3-5 hours monthly

1 full years term

What to Know:

Agency sponsors monthly programing

Round the clock access to Staff Support

Quarterly trainings offers

Monthly & Quarterly newsletters with things to do

Overnights begin after 6 months

Bigs set the schedule and pace for the match.

Community Based

Mentoring

Big Needs:

75 Mentors needed

140 Current matches

Program Timeline:

365 days

calendar year

2015 Annual Goals

BBBS is looking to match every “little” (youth in need of a mentor) on the waiting list

with a “big” within the first 100 days of the year.

Potential mentors (“Bigs”) can commit to a “little” as an individual, couple or family;

committed, caring volunteers can range in age from high school to retired individuals.

“Bigs” work around their schedule, and meet with their “little” at least once a month.

BBBS evaluates volunteers based on their time availability, personal interests and

commitment levels, to ensure a successful match.

In addition to securing 100 mentors, the campaign includes targeted fundraising

goals. Whether it’s time, talent or donations, individuals are encouraged to give.

Program Outcomes

Children who have been matched for 18 months

are more confident in their schoolwork and get

along better with their families.

Program Outcomes Cont’d

Decreased truancy

Improved grades

Increased Classroom participation

Enhanced positive social skills

Higher Self-esteem

Participation in extra-curricular activities

Program Outcomes Cont’d

Children are also:

46% less likely to use illegal drugs

27% less likely to use alcohol

52% less likely to skip school

37% less likely to skip a class

33% less likely to be involved in a fight

I - Mentor :

School Based

Mentoring

Pilot: 21st Century Prep

20 Mentors & host company Needed

2015-2016 Academic School Year:

September 1, 2015 – June 9, 2016

Project Scope

To develop trusting, mutually satisfying relationships in an academic

environment.

To provide emotional, academic and social support to the students

attending 21st Century Preparatory School

To engage in some structured activities around:

Self-awareness,

Self-esteem

Classroom or homework-related topics.

and other social topics….

School Based Mentoring

Foundation

The program operates on the school campus.

Mentoring relationships meet for 1 hour 2x a week for the duration of the school year

Youth are referred by teachers, counselors, and other school staff.

School-based mentoring addresses academic, social and behavioral needs

Expectations: Big Brothers Big Sisters

20 trained and screened mentors who are qualified to work in a school environment.

Journals for the students to use with their mentors.

Background and information release forms for the mentors.

Quarterly reports to track the success of the program.

Continuous training and support for the mentors, students and school personnel.

Copies of the monthly mentor report provided by the mentor.

Journal audits randomly throughout the year

Expectations: Corporations/Organizations

Provide support and sponsorship to employees interested in participating

Retain & Provide BBBS with a Signed and Completed copy of Mentoring Paperwork

Allow scheduling flexibility for the employees participating

Internally promote the program and the agency highlighting the employees participating

Market the program with your support to encourage staff participation

Donate $500.00-$1,000.00 to the program for operating costs

Note: Money requested will be used for the purchase of journals for the Littles, water and

healthy snacks for matches meeting before and after school

Expectations: Students (Littles)

Return signed and completed applications to 21st Century.

Attend their match meeting at their designated time and location.

Journal weekly regarding their match meeting and anything else they’d like to include.

Report any issues or concerns to the proper authority should the need arise.

Have fun and enjoy their Big.

Expectations: Mentors (Bigs)

Return signed and completed Big applications to BBBS.

Info release, background check and copy of driver’s license will be provided to 21st Century.

Complete Big onboarding process and mentor training.

Journal with the students.

Meet the student at the school during the agreed upon scheduled meeting time for the entire hour once a week.

Attend quarterly training sessions

Work with the students on areas of improvement and cover the monthly topic.

Submit a match report once a month to the Match Support Coordinator.

Report due by last day of the month.

Have fun and enjoy their Little.

Agency Deliverables

Onboarding paperwork for all parties involved

Quarterly reports on the participants and the overall health of the program.

Quarterly status meetings/conference calls to make program adjustments when needed.

Year-end report and recap

Projected Outcomes:

Decreased truancy reported by 40% of students, as tracked against school

attendance records

Improved grades (demonstrated in school reports) by 60% of students

Increased Classroom participation reported by 60% of students

Enhanced positive social skills reported by 70% of participants

Higher Self-esteem reported in 50% of participants

Increased participation in extra-curricular activities reported by 40% of

students

Questions

Contact UsBig Brothers Big Sisters

of Racine & Kenosha Counties, Inc.

3131 Taylor Ave.,Building 4, Box 7Racine, WI 53405

www.beabignow.orgPhone (262) 637-7625

Thank you!