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	Gulf Coast Big Brothers & Big Sisters of America (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Big Brothers Big Sisters of America is the premier mentoring organization in the U.S., with more than 500 agencies in all 50 states.
		Big Brothers Big Sisters of America is the acknowledged leader in building professionally- supported, dynamic relationships which unite children with committed volunteers, primarily on a one-to-one basis, transforming their lives, and enriching families, communities, and society.
		A Big Brother or Sister is not a substitute parent or a babysitter.
	www.galvestontexas.com /bbbs (373 words)

	Big Brothers Big Sisters
		Just months into the creation of Big Brothers Big Sisters at Duke, a student run organization in conjunction with the BBBS area chapter, Benion and his fellow founders have seen their idea flower into a rapidly growing partnership with area youth.
		Big Brothers Big Sisters of Durham and Orange Counties is a non-profit, affiliate agency of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America.
		Big Brothers Big Sisters of America is the oldest and largest youth-mentoring organization in the country, serving 220,000 youth in one to one mentoring relationships in 5000 communities nationwide.
	www.bbbsdo.org /news030802.htm (669 words)

	Big Brothers Big Sisters of Sedgwick County
		Big Brothers Big Sisters of Sedgwick County is one of the nearly 500 agencies nationwide in the Big Brothers Big Sisters of America federation.
		Big Brothers Big Sisters of Sedgwick County was the only Big Brothers Big Sisters agency in the United States selected as a “Teaching Example” at the Presidents’ Summit On America’s Future, in April 1997.
		The organization was one of the first Big Brother Big Sister agencies to make the commitment to double the number of children served by the year 2000.
	www.kansasbigbrothersbigsisters.org /sg/aboutus.html (290 words)

	Promising Practices Network \| Programs that Work \| Big Brothers Big Sisters of America
		Big Brothers Big Sisters' mission is to provide supportive relationships for young people to assist them in realizing their potential.
		Big Brothers Big Sisters in School, a mentoring program that takes place in a school environment and allows weekly breaks from regular programming for the child to take part in one-to-one activities with the mentor, now serves as many children as the traditional community program.
		Big Brothers Big Sisters is traditionally funded through local fundraising efforts from the business, faith, and educational communities, as well as through private and public foundation support.
	www.promisingpractices.net /program.asp?programid=125 (2602 words)

	Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bath/Brunswick
		Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bath/Brunswick is a community resource dedicated to supporting stable, enriching friendships between children and adult mentors.
		Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bath/Brunswick is an agency affiliated with Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, a national federation of organizations serving children, families and communities.
		In 2005, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bath/Brunswick served close to 400 children with an adult or teen mentor.
	www.bbbsbathbrun.org (227 words)

	Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oklahoma - Green Country - Welcome
		Big Brothers & Sisters of Green Country, Inc, is a private, not-for-profit organization that provides adult, one-to-one companionship for school-age youth from one-parent families in the greater Tulsa area.
		Big Brothers Big Sisters of America has a history of 100 years serving youth nationally.
		Since 1984, Big Brothers & Sisters of Green Country has continued this tradition of producing the best volunteers to help enable each child to become a productive citizen for the future.
	www.bigbrothers-tulsa.org /bbst/Welcome.asp?SnID=133826805 (128 words)

	Big Brothers Big Sisters (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		We provide adult volunteers (Big Brothers and Big Sisters) as role models to boys and girls (Little Brothers and Little Sisters) between the ages of 7 - 15 who live in single-parent homes.
		Bigs help their Littles increase their self-esteem, school performance, and communication with family and peers by providing new and enriching experiences.
		Our program is a member of and accredited by Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, the oldest and largest mentoring organization based on the concept of a one-to-one relationship between an adult volunteer and a child.
	www.fsw.org /big_brothers_big_sisters.htm (237 words)

	WorldNetDaily: Big Brothers + Big Sisters = Big Disaster?
		Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, a long-standing reputable organization which places children with same-sex adult mentors, has just enforced its 25-year nondiscrimination policy toward homosexual mentors as "law of the land" – now a binding policy on its over 500 local affiliates.
		Big Brothers Big Sisters nondiscriminatory policy toward homosexuals is clearly an open door for tragedy and, unfortunately, the Big Brothers Big Sisters sex-abuse scandal is breaking even as we speak.
		Even though Big Brothers Big Sisters was well aware of Brown's prior criminal record, the organization still allowed him and gave him full, unsupervised access to work with a boy in need of a positive, male role model.
	www.worldnetdaily.com /news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=28723 (1492 words)

	Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA)
		Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA) has been providing adult support and friendship to youth for nearly a century.
		BBBSA typically targets youth (aged 6 to 18) from single parent homes.
		Supervision is accomplished via an initial contact with the parent, youth, and volunteer within two weeks of the match; monthly telephone contact with the volunteer, parent and/or youth during the first year; and quarterly contact with all parties during the duration of the match.
	www.colorado.edu /cspv/blueprints/model/programs/BBBS.html (552 words)

	About Big Brothers\Big Sisters
		Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southeast Idaho is a private, non-profit, youth development agency, established in the mid 1970's & became affiliated with Big Brothers Big Sisters of America in 1989.
		In 1903, Irvin Westheimer introduced the concept of Big Brothers as a preventive measure to juvenile justice problems.
		The first Big Sister program was established in 1908 under the direction of Mrs.
	www.sidbigbro.com /about2.htm (212 words)

	Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Luis Obispo County (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		We are part of the oldest youth mentoring organization in the United States, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, founded in 1904.
		Little Brothers and Sisters are less likely to begin using illegal drugs, consume alcohol, skip school and classes, or engage in acts of violence.
		In 2004, Big Brothers Big Sisters was selected by Forbes Magazine as one of its top ten charities, making the publications gold star list of charities which it believes are worthy of donor consideration, in its annual survey of 200 large charities.
	www.slobigs.org (252 words)

	Catholic Big Brothers Big Sisters
		When both a parent or guardian and child agree that the services of Catholic Big Brothers Big Sisters would be beneficial to the child, the parent is encouraged to contact CBBBS to request a Big Brother or Big Sister.
		Then, after a Big Sister or Big Brother completes the application and training process, the case manager reviews the profiles of available children and helps match the "Big" with a child who has similar interests.
		Catholic Big Brothers Big Sisters is committed to transforming lives through rewarding and enriching relationships between trained mentors and youth of all faiths and backgrounds.
	www.catholicbigbrothers.org /littles/childfaq.html (709 words)

	Big Brothers Big Sisters of Dubuque (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Big Brothers Big Sisters of Dubuque County operates out of the offices of Hillcrest Family Services, 2005 Asbury Road, Dubuque, Iowa 52001.
		Children between the ages of 5 and 15 who have custodial parents/guardians willing to support the relationship of their child with a Big Brother or Big Sister volunteer should contact the Program Director for a full discussion of the eligibility criteria.
		Volunteers who wish to become a Big Brother or Big Sister to a youngster should be willing to make a one-year commitment and maintain a consistent relationship by getting together at least twice each month and by having phone contact between visits.
	www.hillcrest-fs.org /bigbrothers.html (226 words)

	beCause - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Milwaukee
		beCause - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Milwaukee
		The Big Brothers Big Sisters mission is to help children reach their full potential through professionally supported, one-to-one mentoring relationships.
		Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Milwaukee is one of over 450 affiliates of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, the largest and oldest youth mentoring organization in the country.
	because.ascedia.com /recipients/bigbrothers.htm (100 words)

	Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lenawee County (Adrian, Michigan)
		Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lenawee County (Adrian, Michigan)
		Little Brothers and Little Sisters are children between the ages of six and sixteen, most of whom live with a single parent.
		A Big Brother or Big Sister is not a substitute parent, nor a baby-sitter, but a friend.
	www.bbbs-lenawee.org (339 words)

	Mentoring
		Big Brothers Big Sisters of America is celebrating over 100 years of service.
		Big Brothers Big Sisters has served the local area since 1967.
		The mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters is to serve children by providing high integrity role models, positive reinforcement, promoting and encouraging personal growth, and developing positive self-worth through long term involvement.
	www.eugeneymca.org /big_brothers_big_sisters.htm (156 words)

	Big Brothers/Big Sisters Association of Cincinnati
		Coulter and Westheimer were both influential in pushing for collaboration between different agencies, resulting in the first federation of Big Brother agencies in 1921.
		During the Great Depression, the federation was dissolved, but after the depression, the Big Brother movement slowly regained momentum and in 1958, U.S. Congress officially charted Big Brothers of America.
		Big Sisters International was chartered in 1970, and the two national organizations merged seven years later to become Big Brothers Big Sisters of America.
	www.bigbrobigsis.org /PB065_HISTORY.htm (484 words)

	Big Brothers, Big Sisters of the Alleghenies - Making a Differences, One Child at a Time. - Home
		Our local office in Cumberland, Maryland is an affiliate of BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF AMERICA, a national organization linking more than 500 agencies across the country.
		The Big Brothers, Big Sisters organization has set the goal of serving one million children by the year 2010.
		The mentoring efforts of Big Brothers, Big Sisters makes a huge influence on the children it serves, ranging from ages 6 through 18.
	www.bigdifference.org (266 words)

	Big Brothers Big Sisters of America - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Big Brothers Big Sisters of America is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to help children reach their potential through professionally supported one-to-one relationships.
		By 1916, Big Brothers had spread to 96 cities across the country.
		The Amachi Big Brothers Big Sisters program which matches children of prisoners with church congregants is piloted.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Big_Brothers_Big_Sisters_of_America (247 words)

	Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Tri-Cities
		Our Mission: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Tri-Cities' mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of children and to assist them in achieiving the highest potential, as they grow to become confident, competent, caring individuals.
		• Maintain affiliation with Big Brothers Big Sisters of America to draw on their advice and their century-long history of commitment to excellence in serving children, families, and communities.
		Big Brothers Big Sisters is a non-profit agency, so we completely rely on donations from private businesses, grants, and most importantly donations from someone like you.
	www.bbbstc.org (229 words)

	Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southeast Alaska - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southeast Alaska
		Big Brothers Big Sisters is the leader in one-to-one youth-service, with a century of proven success in creating positive friendships that benefit children, volunteers, families, neighborhoods, and the community!
		Bigs and Littles, and their families, are from all walks of life and are as diverse as all of Southeast Alaska.
		Big Brothers Big Sisters of America served a record number of children last year, as did Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southeast Alaska (560 children across the region in 2005).
	www.southeastbigs.org (278 words)

	Big Brothers Big Sisters of Beaver County (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		We are a private, non-profit organization affiliated with Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, the largest, oldest and premier provider of one-to-one youth mentoring services in the United States.
		The Big Brothers Big Sisters mission is to help children reach their potential through professionally supported, one-to-one relationships with caring and committed Big Brothers, Big Sisters and Big Couples.
		The Big Brothers Big Sisters vision is successful mentoring relationships for all children who need and want them, contributing to better schools, brighter futures and stronger communities for all.
	bcbigs.org (307 words)

	Nutmeg Big Brothers Big Sister - Welcome to Nutmeg Big Brothers Big Sisters
		Big Brothers Big Sisters has been the leader in one-to-one youth-service for nearly a century, with proven success in creating positive friendships that benefit children, volunteers, families, neighborhoods, and the community!
		Bigs are “that person” for a child, creating wonderful memories for themselves – and for their Littles.
		Bigs and Littles, and their families, are from all walks of life and are as diverse as all of America.
	www.nutmegbigbrothersbigsisters.com (349 words)

	Big Brothers Big Sisters of Erie County (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		In 1996 we started the professional process of affiliating with Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, an organization acclaimed for one-to-one mentoring of youth.
		The foundation of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Erie County is the Big Brothers/Big Sisters who give their time and their hearts to the youth they serve.
		Big Brothers Big Sisters of Erie County is committed to putting friends into the lives of children through one-to-one mentoring and hope into those children's futures.
	www.bigbrothersbigsisterseriecounty.org (147 words)

	Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Lansing
		In addition, BBBS of America is one of the ten on the 2003 "Gold-Star List" named by Forbes Magazine after a survey of 200 nonprofits, rated by how efficiently they collect and distribute dollars.
		Big Brothers BIg Sisters of America is celebrating this important birthday in many ways.
		Centennial Plans include: reuniting former Bigs and Littles in partnership with Yahoo!, publishing a book of inspirational match stories, and gathering in New York City in June 2004 for a Big Brothers Big Sisters national reunion celebration.
	www.bigimpactmidmi.com /newsite (542 words)

	Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle TN
		Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee is the local affiliate of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America.
		Shirley and her Little Sister Dwanna have been matched for five years and together they have seen Dwanna's academic achievements soar and her future career goals are bright.
		As a part of her recognition, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee could receive a $5,000 donation in Shirley's honor by her receiving the most cards of congratulations.
	www.bbbsmt.org (410 words)

	Big Brothers Big Sisters (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.netlab.uky.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		BBBS International promotes and supports the development of Big Brothers Big Sisters mentoring programs throughout the world - operating independently in various countries - and helps them build service capacity and create sustainability.
		Big Brothers Big Sisters programs are established and managed by leaders in the community, valuing the individual, the family, and society's culture, and comply with the international standards of service delivery.
		Big Brothers Big Sisters is the world's premier mentoring program for children and youth.
	www.bbbsi.org.cob-web.org:8888 (119 words)

	SAMHSA Model Programs: Info on Effective Programs (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Big Brothers/Big Sisters of America is a 100-year-old community-based mentoring program that was founded by Ernest Coulter in 1904.
		A program case manager matches an adult volunteer, known as a Big Brother or Big Sister, to a child, known as a Little Brother or Little Sister, with the expectation that a caring and supportive relationship will develop.
		Independent research has shown that the positive relationships between Big Brothers and Big Sisters and their "Littles" have a direct, measurable, and lasting impact on children's lives.
	modelprograms.samhsa.gov /template_cf.cfm?page=effective&pkProgramID=531 (214 words)

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