Mentoring that works

Children in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program have stable, consistent and positive adults in their lives.

At least 10,000 children in Monterey County live with only one parent-or in some cases, neither parent- but other relative or a foster family.

Children with a Big Brother or Big Sister are 46% less likely to start using drugs.

Children with a Big Brother or Big Sister are 27% less likely to drink.

Children with a Big Brother or Big Sister are 52% less likely to skip school.

Children with a Big Brother or Big Sister are 33% less likely to hit someone.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Monterey County is the only local youth-serving agency that povides one-to-one mentors for children.

Big Brothers Big Sisters gives children a chance at something other than a life of gangs, drugs, and jail.