OUR Programs

Big Brothers Big Sisters is the oldest, largest and most effective youth mentoring organization in the United States.

Making the Connection

Big Brothers Big Sisters matches Permian Basin children who are ages 6 through 16 with mentors in professionally supported one-to-one relationships.

Matches come together through our two essential programs:

  • Community-based Mentoring: For about an hour a week, Bigs and Littles meet in their community to share fun activities, stories, and a little bit of themselves.
  • School-based Mentoring: Bigs and Littles meet once a week in schools, libraries and community centers, to talk and have fun. It’s not about being a tutor – it’s about being a friend.

Find more information in the FAQ below.

Making the Connection

Big Brothers Big Sisters matches Permian Basin children who are ages 6 through 16 with mentors in professionally supported one-to-one relationships.

Matches come together through our two essential programs:

  • Community-based Mentoring: For about an hour a week, Bigs and Littles meet in their community to share fun activities, stories, and a little bit of themselves.
  • School-based Mentoring: Bigs and Littles meet once a week in schools, libraries and community centers, to talk and have fun. It’s not about being a tutor – it’s about being a friend.

Find more information in the FAQ below.

program F.A.Q.

What area do you serve?

We proudly serve Midland and Ector County.

What is Community-Based Mentoring

Community-based mentoring is the traditional Big Brothers Big Sisters relationship, where Bigs and Littles get together on their own to share fun activities they both enjoy. Matches typically meet for one hour a week.

Getting together is a great time for both Bigs and Littles. It doesn’t require a special occasion or expensive activities; just a few hours every month sharing simple things you already enjoy with a young person. 

What is School / Site-Based Mentoring
In site-based mentoring programs, Bigs and Littles meet for one-to-one mentoring in the classroom, school library, school computer room, neighborhood community center, or other set location. Bigs and Littles typically meet once a week to read together, play sports or computer games, or simply talk about life and personal issues – just as friends do.

School-based mentoring is not a tutoring program. However, research has shown that of all children matched with a Big in school tend to perform better.

Do you have other programs?

Big Brothers Big Sisters is committed to bringing the power of mentoring to youth from traditionally underserved communities.  We also offer a Mentoring Children of Prisoners/Amachi program and a Big Couples Program.

What is the Mentoring Children of Prisoners/Amachi Program?

Amachi, a West African word that means ‘The child is a gift of God’, is the name of an initiative that connects children of prisoners.

Children who have a parent or parents in prison face special challenges – such as feelings of shame and being bullied about a situation over which they have no control. A Big Brother or Big Sister can serve as a much-needed friend, confidant and cheerleader to help that child succeed.

What is a Duos Match?

Our Duos Match provides a unique opportunity for couples, family members or friends to jointly mentor a child. It’s similar to the one-to-one program, except two people are paired with one Little. They can participate in the community-based, the school-based or the site-based program. The Duos match also provides more flexibility. Both Bigs can meet with their Little for activities, or – if one is unavailable due to work commitments or other conflicts – the remaining Big can still spend time with their Little.