Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters Inc

Site based - site-based mentoring allows the volunteer to meet with the child at their school each week during the lunch period when they can do homework, read together, play games, or just talk. Volunteers in the site-based program are asked to make a 9-month commitment (minimum). As of december 31, 2024, 219 youth were matched in ksbbbs' site-based program. The following outcomes were reported for youth who were matched more than one year in the site-based program: 92% maintained an average or above average score or indicated improvement in the area of educational success; 82% maintained an average or above average score or indicated improvement in the area of avoidance of risky behaviors; 96% maintained an average or above average score or indicated improvement in the area of socio-emotional competencies.