BBBS OUTCOMES & IMPACT

The following data comes from over 18,000 youth served by BBBS programs across the country from January – December 2022, showing that participation in our program resulted in positive outcomes in three main areas: education success, reduction of risky behavior, and social-emotional growth. It is important to note that our target population typically sees a decrease in many of these outcome areas, especially as they move towards adolescence, so both improvement and maintenance is significant.

EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS

  • At least 86% of youth improved or maintained academic performance/ school grades.
  • At least 96% of youth improved or maintained educations expectations.
  • This persistence toward educational goals indicates the young people we empower are on the path to graduate with a plan for their future.

RISKY BEHAVIOR AVOIDANCE / REDUCTION

  • At least 99% of youth improved or maintained police and juvenile contact.
  • At least 93% of youth reduced or continued to avoid risky behaviors, such as bullying.
  • At least 93% of youth reduced or continued to avoid risky behaviors, such as school discipline.
  • Youth are making healthy choices and engaging in healthy behaviors.

SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING

  • At least 89% of youth improved or maintained emotional regulation.
  • At least 82% of youth reduced or continued to find relief for depressive symptoms.
  • At least 75% of youth improved or maintained family / parent connectiveness.
  • 92% of youth indicate that they have a very important adult in their life.
  • Each of these outcomes speaks to vital skills and indicators necessary for personal success, both in daily life and long-term. Social-emotional health has been of utmost concern and importance coming out of the pandemic where youth across the country are reporting record levels of anxiety and depression.

OVERALL

  • 99% of youth improved / maintained in at least one youth and child outcome measurement areas.
  • 96% of youth improved / maintained in at least two youth and child outcome measurement areas.
  • 93% of youth improved / maintained in three or more youth and child outcome measurement areas.
  • Youth are resilient, full of potential and ready to thrive with the support of mentors whose impacts last a lifetime.