“Children who have a Big Brother or Sister are 3 times less likely to drop out of school, have 4 times fewer teen pregnancies, and 4 times fewer arrests than their peers. ”

Source: Public/Private Ventures 1995

Studies have shown that the single most important factor contributing to the future success of a child is a positive adult role model. When that influence is missing from a child’s life, the Big Brothers Big Sisters program helps fill the void. While we serve all children in Santa Cruz County, the majority of our "Littles" are from single parent families.