Big Brothers Big Sisters of Puget Sound
Organization Details
| Name | Big Brothers Big Sisters of Puget Sound |
| URL | https://www.bbbsps.org/ |
Organization Description
| Mission statement | To provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported 1-to-1 relationships that change their lives for the better, forever. |
| Service(s) description | MentorU is offered to students at West Seattle High School with a goal to expand a for-credit curriculum through course beyond 9th and 10th grades. BBBSPS will provide recruitment of mentor candidates, and on-going coaching, training, and supervision of mentors. BBSPS will also collaborate with school staff to build curriculum and administer evaluation tools. |
| Program impact | To serve and support at-risk youth to stay in school and progress positively from grade to grade level. |
Community programs are organized into categories known as Community School Elements. All community programs associated with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Puget Sound are listed below and each program may be provided at 1 or more schools. You can use the 'Show Details' buttons to learn more about each program.
Behavior/Social and Emotional Learning and Supports (2 programs)
Programs that support adults and students in developing 21st century skills and competencies such as self-management, social awareness, responsible decision-making, and building trusting relationships, in order to handle ourselves, our relationships, and our work/studies effectively. This is inclusive of programs supporting alternative discipline approaches such as restorative justice.