As the nation’s largest donor and volunteer supported mentoring network, Big Brothers Big Sisters makes meaningful, monitored matches between adult volunteers (“Bigs”) and children (“Littles”), ages 7 through 18, in neighborhoods, schools and workplaces across San Diego County. We develop positive relationships that have a direct and lasting effect on the lives of young people. By partnering with parents/guardians, volunteers and others in the community we are accountable for each child in our program achieving: 1) Higher aspirations, greater confidence, and better relationships 2) Avoidance of risky behaviors 3) Educational success