Our Programs – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Colorado

Programs

Big Brothers Big Sisters offers both Community-Based Mentoring and School-Based Mentoring Programs in La Plata County. Archuleta County offers Community-Based Mentoring.

Community-Based Report
2006

Statistics
112 children served (95 in La Plata County and 17 in Archuleta County)

Gender
56% were male
44% were female

Ethnicity
76% were Caucasian
16% were Hispanic
7% were Native American
1% were Other

General Information
We had matches in Durango, Pagosa Springs, Ignacio, Bayfield, & Hesperus
Average length of match was 2_ years.
27% of the Littles were ages 6-10, 40% were 11-13, and 33% were 14-17

Parent Observations
85% reported an increase in their child’s self confidence
77% reported that their child’s ability to express feelings improved
65% reported an improvement in their child’s academic performance
65% reported an improvement in their child’s sense of the future
61% reported an improvement in their child’s ability to make decisions

Mentor Observations
79% reported an improvement in the child’s trust in them
79% reported an increase in the child’s self confidence
77% reported an improvement in the child’s ability to express feelings
64% reported an improvement in the child’s interests or hobbies
61% reported an improvement in the child’s ability to make decisions

Child Observations
79% reported increased desire to learn new things
71% reported an increase in friendships
71% reported increased interest in school
54% reported an increase in getting along with everyone at home
51% reported an increase in grades

Study Connection Report
2005-2006 School Year

Study Connection Statistics
138 students served during 2005-2006 school year (90 were in grades 4-8)
138 volunteers participated

Grade Level
66% of students were in grades 4 through 8
30% of students were in grades 1 through 3
4% of students were in grades 9 through 12

Gender
53% of participating students were male
47% of participating students were female

Ethnicity
67% of participating students were Caucasian
18% of participating students were Hispanic
10% of participating students were Native American
3% of participating students were Asian
2% of participating students were African American

General Information
We met in 10 Durango School District 9-R schools
A total of 4 students participated at our business site – Bank of Colorado

Parent Observations
91% reported an improvement in their child’s academic performance
73% reported an improvement in their child’s self confidence
68% reported an improvement in school preparedness (homework)
88% reported an improvement in their child’s attitude toward school
63% reported that their child’s ability to express feelings improved

Teacher Observations
77% reported an increase in student grades
76% reported an improvement in students’ self confidence
70% reported improved academic performance
55% reported an improvement in students’ school preparedness (homework)
47% reported an increase in the use of school resources
70% reported an increase in students’ attitude toward school

Student Observations
87% reported an increase in grades
82% reported increased desire to learn new things
80% reported increased self confidence
66% reported increased interest in school

Mentor Observations
72% reported an increase in student’s self confidence
53% reported an improvement in student’s school preparedness (homework)
59% reported an improvement in student’s attitude toward school
73% reported an increase in student’s level of trust toward them

of Southwest Colorado

partners