Big Brothers Big Sisters

For 40 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas has been pairing children, ages 6-16 with supportive adult mentors who build friendships and offer encouragement and support to each child. Our one-to-one mentoring model helps kids facing adversity achieve measurable outcomes leading to lifelong success. We emphasize strong and enduring matches and boast an average match length of two years. Children aged 12 and older who have been in a mentoring relationship for a year or longer, are eligible to enroll in BBBS' college scholarship program. The youth promises to stay in school and graduate, and upon doing so, BBBS rewards the youth with a $2000 scholarship to be used toward post-secondary education.

Community-Based Mentoring

An adult volunteer spends time with their Little a few times a month for a minimum of one year. They are paired based on mutual interests.

Juvenile Justice Initiative

A community-based program that provides mentors to children involved with the juvenile justice system. Mentors in this program are typically paired with older kids, ranging in age from 14-16.

School-to-Community Mentoring Program

Adult volunteers are paired with middle school students, first within a school setting and then with support in the community-based program.