This document provides information about Big Brothers Big Sisters of Racine and Kenosha Counties. It outlines the agency's mission to provide mentoring services to children in need. The agency was founded in 1960 and has since expanded its programs. It currently serves over 200 children annually through community-based, school-based, and faith-based mentoring programs. The agency is seeking to recruit additional mentors and fundraising support to match all children on its waiting list within 100 days and implement a new school-based mentoring pilot program. Expected outcomes of the mentoring programs include improved academic performance, social skills, and decreased risky behaviors among participating youth.

1. AGENCY AT A GLANCE

2. Our Sponsors
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3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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 Big
Mentoring 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

6. 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.

7. Community Based
Mentoring
Big Needs:
75 Mentors needed
140 Current matches
Program Timeline:
365 days
calendar year

8. 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.

9. Program Outcomes
Children who have been matched for 18 months
are more confident in their schoolwork and get
along better with their families.

10. Program Outcomes Cont’d
 Decreased truancy
 Improved grades
 Increased Classroom participation
 Enhanced positive social skills
 Higher Self-esteem
 Participation in extra-curricular activities

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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….

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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.

18. 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.

19. 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

20. 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

21. Questions
Contact Us
Big Brothers Big Sisters
of Racine & Kenosha Counties, Inc.
3131 Taylor Ave.,
Building 4, Box 7
Racine, WI 53405
www.beabignow.org
Phone (262) 637-7625

22. Thank you!