Big Brothers Big Sisters Of America

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF AMERICA (BBBSA) PROPOSES TO IMPLEMENT THE BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS TO REDUCE BARRIERS FOR UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES THROUGH EXPANDED BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS MENTORING INITIATIVE. THE PURPOSE OF THIS INITIATIVE IS TO CONNECT 9,000 YOUTH ACROSS THE U.S. TO HIGH-QUALITY MENTORS, LEADING TO LONG-TERM POSITIVE OUTCOMES FOR YOUTH AT RISK OF JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM INVOLVEMENT ACROSS THE U.S. PROJECT ACTIVITIES INCLUDE PROVIDING 12-MONTH, EVIDENCE-BASED MENTORING SERVICES TO NEW AND EXISTING AT-RISK, SYSTEM-INVOLVED, AND UNDERSERVED YOUTH. PROGRAM ENHANCEMENTS TO SUPPORT CONTINUOUS QUALITY IMPROVEMENT INCLUDE TRAINING AND RESOURCES TO ADVANCE YOUTH & FAMILY PARTNERSHIPS, IMPROVEMENTS TO THE SYSTEMS AVAILABLE FOR TECHNOLOGY-ENHANCED MENTORING, AND THE INTRODUCTION OF AN AGENCIES OF EXCELLENCE FRAMEWORK TO ESTABLISH BEST PRACTICES AND PROVIDE COACHING TO NEW AND GROWING AGENCIES. EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCING THE LIKELIHOOD OF YOUTH DELINQUENCY IN ALL FORMS; BOLSTERING SELF-CONFIDENCE; PREPARING YOUNG PEOPLE TO BE CONTRIBUTING CITIZENS TO SOCIETY THROUGH A TAILORED, SUPPORTIVE RELATIONSHIP WITH AN ADULT MENTOR; AND INCREASING YOUTH AND FAMILY INVOLVEMENT IN SHAPING BBBSA PROGRAMMING AT SUBRECIPIENT AGENCIES. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES OF THE PROJECT ARE YOUTH 17 YEARS OLD OR YOUNGER WHO ARE CURRENTLY OR HAVE BEEN INVOLVED IN THE JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM; LIVE IN COMMUNITIES WITH HIGH CRIME, VIOLENCE, DRUG ABUSE, FAILING SCHOOLS, OR GANG PRESENCE; ARE AMERICAN INDIAN/ALASKA NATIVE; LIVE IN RURAL COMMUNITIES; LIVE IN AREAS OF PERSISTENT POVERTY; HAVE AN INCARCERATED PARENT; HAVE A PARENTING ADULT DEPLOYED IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE LOST A PARENTING ADULT SERVING IN THE MILITARY; POSSESS SPECIAL PHYSICAL OR MENTAL CHALLENGES; IDENTIFY AS LGBTQ; OR HAVE EXPERIENCED BULLYING OR VIOLENCE. BBBSA WILL ADMINISTER SUBAWARDS TO APPROXIMATELY 85 AFFILIATE AGENCIES IN AT LEAST 42 STATES TO PROVIDE MENTORING SERVICES BASED UPON THE RESULTS OF A COMPETITIVE APPLICATION PROCESS. SELECTION WILL BE DETERMINED BASED ON A RECORD OF STRONG GRANT PERFORMANCE, HIGH PROGRAM QUALITY AND CAPACITY, AND SATISFACTORY FINANCIAL CONTROLS AND INTERNAL PROCESSES. ONCE SELECTED, BBBSA AGENCIES WILL PERFORM SCREENING THAT EXCEEDS THE ELEMENTS OF EFFECTIVE PRACTICE FOR MENTORING BENCHMARK STANDARDS TO PROTECT MENTEES WHILE DEVELOPING THE MOST IMPACTFUL MENTORING MATCH. TO PROVIDE ROBUST PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT, BBBSA WILL COLLECT SEMI-ANNUAL DATA FROM AFFILIATE ORGANIZATIONS TO TRACK THE NUMBER OF MENTORS/MENTEES RECRUITED AND MATCHED, MENTOR/MENTEE ATTRITION RATES, MENTOR TRAINING COMPLETION AND RETENTION, MENTEE BEHAVIOR CHANGES, MENTEE VICTIMIZATION, AND GENERAL DEMOGRAPHIC DATA.

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF AMERICA (BBBSA) PROPOSES TO IMPLEMENT PARTNERING WITH YOUTH AND FAMILIES TO STRENGTHEN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES THROUGH BBBS MENTORING. PROJECT ACTIVITIES INCLUDE MENTORSHIP MATCHES THAT WILL FOCUS ON BUFFERING THE RISK FACTORS EXHIBITED BY YOUTH, SUCH AS AN ABSENCE OF TRUSTING RELATIONSHIPS, EXPERIENCED RACIAL INJUSTICE, EXPOSURE TO VIOLENCE OR DRUG USE, AND POVERTY BY NURTURING EACH CHILDS DEEPEST POTENTIAL THROUGH THE GUIDANCE OF A TRAINED AND COMPASSIONATE ADULT. YOUTH WILL ENGAGE IN 12 MONTHS OF EVIDENCE-BASED MENTORING SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO HAVE THE HIGHEST EFFICACY FOR THEIR UNIQUE CIRCUMSTANCES. EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCING THE LIKELIHOOD OF YOUTH DELINQUENCY IN ALL FORMS, BOLSTERING SELF-CONFIDENCE, AND PREPARING YOUNG PEOPLE TO BE CONTRIBUTING CITIZENS TO SOCIETYTHROUGH A TAILORED SUPPORTIVE ADULT RELATIONSHIP. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE YOUTH WHO ARE CURRENTLY OR HAVE BEEN INVOLVED IN THE JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM; THOSE IN COMMUNITIES WITH HIGH RATES OF PARENTAL INCARCERATION, COMMUNITY VIOLENCE, DRUG MARKETS, GANG CONCENTRATION, AND FAILING SCHOOLS; AMERICAN INDIAN/ALASKA NATIVE YOUTH; THOSE IN RURAL OR PERSISTENT POVERTY COMMUNITIES; YOUTH WHO HAVE AN INCARCERATED PARENT OR A PARENT DEPLOYED IN THE MILITARY; YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES; LGBTQ YOUTH; AND THOSE IMPACTED BY ILLICIT SUBSTANCE USE. BBBSA WILL ADMINISTER SUBAWARDS TO APPROXIMATELY 90 AFFILIATE AGENCIES IN AT LEAST 41 STATES BASED UPON THE RESULTS OF A COMPETITIVE APPLICATION PROCESS. SELECTION WILL BE DETERMINED BASED ON A RECORD OF STRONG GRANT PERFORMANCE, HIGH PROGRAM QUALITY AND CAPACITY, AND SATISFACTORY FINANCIAL CONTROLS AND INTERNAL PROCESSES. ONCE SELECTED, BBBS AGENCIES WILL PERFORM SCREENING THAT EXCEEDS THE ELEMENTS OF EFFECTIVE PRACTICE FOR MENTORING BENCHMARK STANDARDS TO PROTECT MENTEES WHILE DEVELOPING THE MOST IMPACTFUL MENTORING MATCH. PROGRAM ENHANCEMENTS TO SUPPORT CONTINUOUS QUALITY IMPROVEMENT INCLUDE TRAINING AND RESOURCES TO ADVANCE YOUTH AND FAMILY PARTNERSHIPS, IMPROVEMENTS TO THE SYSTEMS AVAILABLE FOR TECHNOLOGY-ENHANCED MENTORING, AND THE INTRODUCTION OF A CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE FRAMEWORK TO ESTABLISH BEST PRACTICES AND PROVIDE COACHING TO NEW AND GROWING AGENCIES. TO PROVIDE ROBUST PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT, BBBSA WILL COLLECT SEMI-ANNUAL DATA FROM AFFILIATE ORGANIZATIONS TO TRACK THE NUMBER OF MENTORS/MENTEES RECRUITED AND MATCHED, MENTOR/MENTEE ATTRITION RATES, MENTOR TRAINING COMPLETION AND RETENTION, MENTEE BEHAVIOR CHANGES, MENTEE VICTIMIZATION, AND GENERAL DEMOGRAPHIC DATA.

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF AMERICA: STRENGTHENING YOUTH, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES THROUGH EXPANDING BBBS MENTORING

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF AMERICA (BBBSA) WILL SERVE THOUSANDS OF ADDITIONAL YOUNG PEOPLE ACROSS THE UNITED STATES WITH FY 2022 FUNDING. BUILDING NEW AND SUPPORTING EXISTING MENTORING RELATIONSHIPS WILL AIM TO SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCE THE LIKELIHOOD OF JUVENILE DELINQUENCY IN ALL FORMS, BOLSTER SELF-CONFIDENCE, AND PREPARE YOUNG PEOPLE TO BE CONTRIBUTING CITIZENS TO SOCIETY THROUGH A TAILORED SUPPORTIVE ADULT RELATIONSHIP. THESE MENTORSHIP MATCHES WILL FOCUS STRENGTHENING AI/AN MENTORING RELATIONSHIPS ON AND OFF TRIBAL LANDS, BUFFERING RISK FACTORS EXHIBITED BY YOUTH, SUCH AS AN ABSENCE OF TRUSTING RELATIONSHIPS, EXPERIENCED RACIAL INJUSTICE, EXPOSURE TO VIOLENCE OR DRUG USE, BY NURTURING EACH CHILD’S DEEPEST POTENTIAL THROUGH THE GUIDANCE OF A TRAINED AND COMPASSIONATE ADULT. YOUTH WILL ENGAGE IN 12 MONTHS OF EVIDENCE-BASED MENTORING SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO HAVE THE HIGHEST EFFICACY FOR THEIR UNIQUE CIRCUMSTANCES. SOME OF THESE TARGETED POPULATIONS INCLUDE YOUTH WHO ARE CURRENTLY OR HAVE BEEN INVOLVED IN THE JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM; THOSE IN COMMUNITIES WITH HIGH RATES OF PARENTAL INCARCERATION, COMMUNITY VIOLENCE, DRUG MARKETS, GANG CONCENTRATION, AND FAILING SCHOOLS; AMERICAN INDIAN/ALASKA NATIVE (AI/AN) YOUTH; THOSE IN RURAL OR PERSISTENT POVERTY COMMUNITIES; YOUTH WHO HAVE AN INCARCERATED PARENT OR A PARENT DEPLOYED IN THE MILITARY; YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES; LGBTQ YOUTH; AND THOSE IMPACTED BY ILLICIT SUBSTANCE USE. BBBSA WILL ADMINISTER SUBAWARDS TO AFFILIATE AGENCIES IN AT LEAST 41 STATES BASED UPON THE RESULTS OF A COMPETITIVE APPLICATION PROCESS. SELECTION WILL BE DETERMINED BASED ON RECORD OF STRONG GRANT PERFORMANCE, HIGH PROGRAM QUALITY AND CAPACITY, AND SATISFACTORY FINANCIAL CONTROLS AND INTERNAL PROCESSES. ONCE SELECTED, BBBS AGENCIES WILL PERFORM SCREENING THAT EXCEEDS THE ELEMENTS OF EFFECTIVE PRACTICE FOR MENTORING (EEMP) BENCHMARK STANDARDS TO PROTECT MENTEES WHILE DEVELOPING THE MOST IMPACTFUL MENTORING MATCH. TO PROVIDE ROBUST PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT, BBBSA WILL COLLECT SEMI-ANNUAL DATA FROM AFFILIATE ORGANIZATIONS TO TRACK THE NUMBER OF MENTORS/MENTEES RECRUITED AND MATCHED, MENTOR/MENTEE ATTRITION RATES, MENTOR TRAINING COMPLETION AND RETENTION, MENTEE BEHAVIOR CHANGES, MENTEE VICTIMIZATION, AND GENERAL DEMOGRAPHIC DATA. BBBSA WILL ADMINISTER VARIOUS STANDARDIZED SURVEYS TO MENTORS AND MENTEES TO CAPTURE CRITICAL OUTCOME DATA INCLUDING THE STRENGTH AND EFFICACY OF THE MENTORING MATCH, SCHOOL AND PARENTAL CONNECTEDNESS, EDUCATIONAL EXPECTATIONS, ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, SOCIAL COMPETENCE, AND REDUCTIONS IN RISKY BEHAVIOR. NO PORTION OF THE FUNDING WILL BE UTILIZED FOR RESEARCH.

EXPANSION AND ENHANCEMENT OF THE BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF AMERICA JUVENILE JUSTICE INITIATIVE

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF AMERICA: EMPOWERING YOUTH AND STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES THROUGH BBBS MENTORING

PROPOSAL TO REDUCE THE INCIDENCE OF JUVENILE CRIME IN 50 UNDERESERVED LOCAL COMMUNITIES BY PROVIDING BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS MENTORING SERVICES TO A

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF AMERICA: REDUCING RISK INCREASING PRO-SOCIAL SKILLS THROUGH BBBS YOUTH MENTORING

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF AMERICA: REDUCING RISK AND STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY RELATIONSHIPS THROUGH BBBS YOUTH MENTORING

IMPROVING THE EFFICIENCY AND EXPANDING THE REACH OF THE BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF AMERICA JUVENILE JUSTICE INITIATIVE.

BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN AT-RICK YOUTH AND THEIR COMMUNITIES THROUGH BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS MENTORING

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BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF AMERICA: BUILDING RESILIENCY, REDUCING RISK

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF AMERICA (BBBSA) MENTORING YOUTH IMPACTED BY OPIOIDS AND OTHER DRUG MISUSE (MYIO5) INITIATIVE WILL SERVE AN ADDITIONAL 700 YOUTH ACROSS THE UNITED STATES WHO HAVE BEEN IMPACTED BY OPIOIDS AND OTHER SUBSTANCE ABUSE WITH A TAILORED COMMUNITY-BASED MENTORING PROGRAM. BBBSA WILL PROVIDE SUPPORT TO YOUTH WHO ARE IMPACTED BY PERSONAL OR FAMILY-MEMBER OPIOID ABUSE TO REDUCE THE LIKELIHOOD THAT YOUTH WILL ENGAGE IN SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND JUVENILE DELINQUENCY. THIS WILL BE ACCOMPLISHED BY PROVIDING SUPPORT TO YOUTH WHO ARE AT RISK FOR ABUSING OPIOIDS OR OTHER DRUGS AND/OR ARE IMPACTED BY PERSONAL OR FAMILY-MEMBER OPIOID OR DRUG ABUSE TO REDUCE THE LIKELIHOOD THAT YOUTH WILL ENGAGE IN SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND JUVENILE DELINQUENCY. BBBSA WILL PROVIDE SUBGRANTS TO LOCAL AGENCIES THAT SERVE YOUTH WHO HAVE BEEN THE HARDEST HIT BY THE OPIOID, FENTANYL, AND METHAMPHETAMINE CRISES. THROUGH THESE SUBGRANTS, BBBSA WILL: 1) ENGAGE OPIOID OR OTHER SUBSTANCE AFFECTED YOUTH IN CARING MENTORING RELATIONSHIPS; 2) INCREASE YOUTH, MENTOR, AND PARENT/CAREGIVER EDUCATION ABOUT OPIOID AND OTHER SUBSTANCE ABUSE; AND 3) PROVIDE TARGETED SUPPORT AND GUIDANCE TO YOUTH DEALING WITH OPIOID OR OTHER SUBSTANCE ABUSE IN THEIR LIVES. BBBSA WILL ADMINISTER SUBAWARDS TO APPROXIMATELY 30 AFFILIATE AGENCIES IN AT LEAST 20 STATES BASED UPON A COMPETITIVE APPLICATION PROCESS.  SELECTION WILL BE DETERMINED BASED ON STRONG PAST GRANT PERFORMANCE, HIGH PROGRAM QUALITY AND CAPACITY, AND SATISFACTORY FINANCIAL CONTROLS AND INTERNAL PROCESSES. ONCE SELECTED, BBBS AGENCIES WILL PERFORM EXHAUSTIVE SCREENING THAT EXCEEDS THE ELEMENTS OF EFFECTIVE PRACTICE FOR MENTORING (EEMP) BENCHMARK STANDARDS TO PROTECT MENTEES WHILE DEVELOPING THE MOST IMPACTFUL MENTORING MATCH. BBBSA WILL COLLECT DATA FROM AFFILIATE ORGANIZATIONS THROUGH INTERVIEWS, APPLICATION FORMS, SURVEYS, AND OBSERVATION. THIS INFORMATION WILL INCLUDE DEMOGRAPHIC DATA, REFERENCES, BACKGROUND CHECKS, DIAGNOSIS OR TRAUMA IDENTIFIED, FAMILY INFORMATION, AND SYSTEM INVOLVEMENT. SEMI-ANNUAL REPORTS WILL BE DEVELOPED THAT INCLUDE NUMBER OF ACTIVE MATCHES, MATCH LENGTH, CONTACT WITH MATCHES, RETENTION RATES, AND YOUTH OUTCOMES. BBBSA WILL ALSO ADMINISTER AN ASSORTMENT OF STANDARDIZED SURVEYS TO MENTORS AND MENTEES TO CAPTURE CRITICAL OUTCOME DATA INCLUDING THE STRENGTH AND EFFICACY OF THE MENTORING MATCH, SCHOOL AND PARENTAL CONNECTEDNESS, ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, SOCIAL COMPETENCE, AND REDUCTIONS IN RISKY BEHAVIORS. NO PORTION OF THE FUNDING WILL BE UTILIZED FOR “RESEARCH.”

THE BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF AMERICA JUVENILE JUSTICE TRIBAL INITIATIVE: TO REDUCE JUVENILE DELINQUENCY, ALCOHOL AND DRUG USE, TRUANCY, AND OTHER

LEAD APPLICANT ORGANIZATIONS NAME: BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF AMERICALEAD APPLICANT ENTITY TYPE: NONPROFIT 501(C)(3)LEAD APPLICANT CITY STATE: TAMPA, FLREQUIRED PARTNERS:ORANGE COUNTY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD | WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARDPECO, HOWGROUP, UGI CORP | EMPLOYERSCEO LEADERSHIP ALLIANCE | ASSOCIATION OF EMPLOYERSKIPP NJ SCHOOLS | EDUCATION PARTNERPROPOSED GEOGRAPHIC SCOPE: (STATE-WIDE OR MULTI-STATE)ORANGE COUNTY, CANORTHWEST FLORIDAGREATER MIAMI, FLMETRO CHICAGO, ILPHILLY CAMDEN, PA NJGREATER BIRMINGHAM, ALSERVICE AREAS AND SITES: (SPECIFIC SERVICE AREAS AND SITES WHERE PARTICIPANTS WILL BE SERVED)TOTAL PARTICIPANTS TO BE SERVED: 350TOTAL FUNDING REQUESTED: 2,000,000TOTAL LEVERAGED FUNDS: 82,500 PROJECT TITLE NAME: BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF AMERICA: MENTORING TOWARD BIG FUTURESTARGETED POPULATION(S) TO BE SERVED: BIPOC, LOW-INCOME, RURAL, AGES 14-21PUBLIC CONTACT INFORMATION: TIM MIDKIFF, CFAOADDRESS: 2502 N. ROCKY POINT DR. TAMPA, FL 33607PHONE NUMBER: 813.440.3584EMAIL ADDRESS: TIM.MIDKIFF BBBSA.ORGBRIEF SUMMARY OF THE PROJECT:MENTORING TOWARD BIG FUTURES COMBINES BIG BROTHER BIG SISTERS (BBBS) PROVEN MODEL OF 1:1 MENTORING TO IGNITE THE POTENTIAL IN ALL YOUTH WITH EVIDENCE-INFORMED STRATEGIES FOR EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT. THE COLLABORATIVE PROJECT INVOLVES THE SOCIETY OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT FOUNDATION AT THE NATIONAL LEVEL, AND LOCAL PARTNERS COMMITTED TO PROMOTING POST-SECONDARY OPPORTUNITIES TO UNDERSERVED AND MARGINALIZED POPULATIONS, OPENING DOORS TO COLLEGE, VOCATIONAL SKILLS TRAINING, AND GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT. OUT OF SIX AGENCIES ACROSS THE US, TWO WILL PROVIDE A PARTICULAR FOCUS ON RURAL COMMUNITIES, ADDRESSING OBSTACLES AND DISCONNECTION THAT OFTEN LIMIT EXPERIENCES FOR YOUTH LIVING IN THOSE COMMUNITIES. THROUGH A CURRICULUM THAT INCLUDES SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL SKILLS, CAREER EXPLORATION, AND PERSONAL GROWTH, PARTICIPANTS BUILD CONFIDENCE AND PROFESSIONAL ATTITUDES TO PREPARE THEM FOR THE WORKFORCE. EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCES, BOTH VIRTUAL AND ON-SITE, INTRODUCE YOUTH TO CAREERS VIA JOB SHADOW, INTERNSHIPS, APPRENTICESHIPS, AND MENTORING. AS A VALUABLE PARTNER, THE SHRM FOUNDATION SUPPORTS EACH LOCAL AGENCY IN IDENTIFYING LOCAL EMPLOYMENT TRENDS, CONNECTING WITH COMPANIES AND EMPLOYERS, AND PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AND TRAININGS TO HELP EMPLOYERS AND MENTORS BETTER SUPPORT THE TARGET YOUTH IN THEIR EMPLOYMENT JOURNEYS. GOALS FOR THE PROGRAM ARE FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS TO LEARN ABOUT NEW CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AND FIELDS THAT THEY ARE NOT ALREADY FAMILIAR WITH, TO PROVIDE EXPOSURE TO EXPERIENCES AND THE DAY-TO-DAY FOR CAREERS THEY HAVE AN INTEREST IN, AND TO CONNECT PARTICIPANTS TO EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES ALL WITH THE SUPPORT OF A MENTOR THAT BELIEVES IN THEM AND THEIR BIG FUTURE.

ACCELERATION OF THE BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS NATIVE AMERICAN MENTORING INITIATIVE

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF AMERICA (BBBSA) PROPOSES THE BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS: MENTORING YOUTH IMPACTED BY OPIOIDS PHASE 7 (MYIO7) INITIATIVE. THIS INITIATIVE WILL SERVE 700 YOUTH AGE 17 AND YOUNGER WHO HAVE BEEN IMPACTED BY OPIOIDS AND OTHER SUBSTANCE MISUSE WITH A TAILORED, COMMUNITY-BASED MENTORING PROGRAM. PROJECT ACTIVITIES INCLUDE PROVIDING 18 MONTHS OF EVIDENCE-BASED MENTORING SERVICES FOR OPIOID-IMPACTED YOUTH. TO SUPPORT CONTINUOUS QUALITY IMPROVEMENT, TRAINING AND RESOURCES CENTERED ON SUBSTANCE MISUSE AND DRUG PREVENTION WILL BE PROVIDED TO YOUTH, MENTORS, CAREGIVERS, AND STAFF. PROGRAM ENHANCEMENTS, INCLUDING PARENT ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES AND STRATEGIES TO GROW YOUTH AND FAMILY PARTNERSHIP AT LOCAL AGENCIES. EXPECTED PROJECT OUTCOMES ARE ENGAGING OPIOID-AFFECTED YOUTH IN CARING MENTORING RELATIONSHIPS; INCREASING YOUTH, MENTOR, AND PARENT/CAREGIVER EDUCATION ABOUT OPIOID MISUSE; PROVIDING TARGETED SUPPORT AND GUIDANCE TO YOUTH DEALING WITH OPIOID MISUSE IN THEIR LIVES; AND INCREASING THE ROLE OF FAMILIES IN DEVELOPING SOLUTIONS TO THE CHALLENGES YOUTH FACE. INTENDED BENEFICIARIES OF THE PROJECT ARE YOUTH AGE 17 AND YOUNGER WHO HAVE A PARENT OR FAMILY MEMBER WHO IS CURRENTLY OR HAS USED OPIOIDS; ARE PLACED IN FOSTER CARE DUE TO OPIOID USE BY A PRIMARY CAREGIVER; LIVE IN A COMMUNITY WITH HIGHER-THAN-AVERAGE RATES OF OPIOID USE AND OVERDOSE; AND/OR ARE AT-RISK FOR OPIOID USE DUE TO INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY, AND COMMUNITY RISK FACTORS.BBBSA WILL ADMINISTER SUBAWARDS TO APPROXIMATELY 30 AFFILIATE AGENCIES IN AT LEAST 18 STATES TO PROVIDE MENTORING SERVICES BASED UPON THE RESULTS OF A COMPETITIVE APPLICATION PROCESS. SELECTION WILL BE DETERMINED BASED ON A RECORD OF STRONG GRANT PERFORMANCE, HIGH PROGRAM QUALITY AND CAPACITY, AND SATISFACTORY FINANCIAL CONTROLS AND INTERNAL PROCESSES. ONCE SELECTED, BBBS AGENCIES WILL PERFORM SCREENING THAT EXCEEDS THE ELEMENTS OF EFFECTIVE PRACTICE FOR MENTORING BENCHMARK STANDARDS TO PROTECT MENTEES WHILE DEVELOPING THE MOST IMPACTFUL MENTORING MATCH.

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF AMERICA (BBBSA) PROPOSES TO IMPLEMENT MENTORING FOR YOUTH IMPACTED BY OPIOID AND OTHER SUBSTANCE MISUSE PHASE VI. THE PURPOSE IS TO SERVE 700 YOUTH 17 YEARS OLD AND YOUNGER WHO HAVE BEEN IMPACTED BY OPIOIDS AND OTHER SUBSTANCE MISUSE WITH A TAILORED COMMUNITY-BASED MENTORING PROGRAM. PROJECT ACTIVITIES INCLUDE MATCHING 700 YOUTH WHO ARE AT RISK AND/OR IMPACTED BY OPIOIDS WITH HIGH-QUALITY MENTORING RELATIONSHIPS; PROVIDING AT LEAST THREE SUBSTANCE AND OPIOID MISUSE PREVENTION EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO MYIO6 MENTEES; AND CONDUCTING AT LEAST SIX STAFF, MENTOR, PARENT, AND CAREGIVER EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES ON DRUG PREVENTION EDUCATION. OPPORTUNITIES WILL ALSO BE PROVIDED FOR YOUTH AND FAMILIES TO ENGAGE AS PARTNERS IN PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT THROUGH LISTENING SESSIONS AND ROUND TABLE DISCUSSIONS. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE1) YOUTH LIVING IN A COMMUNITY WITH HIGH RATES OF OPIOID USE AND OVERDOSE; 2) YOUTH WHO HAVE A PARENT OR FAMILY MEMBER WHO IS CURRENTLY OR HAS USED OPIOIDS; 3) YOUTH PLACED IN FOSTER CARE DUE TO OPIOID USE BY A PRIMARY CAREGIVER; OR 4) YOUTH AT-RISK FOR OPIOID USE DUE TO INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY AND COMMUNITY RISK FACTORS. EXPECTED IMPROVED OUTCOMES INCLUDE IMPROVED ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AND REDUCED SCHOOL DROPOUT RATES) FOR YOUTH IMPACTED BY OPIOIDS AND OTHER SUBSTANCE MISUSE THROUGH MENTORING. BBBSA WILL ADMINISTER SUBAWARDS TO APPROXIMATELY 30 AFFILIATE AGENCIES IN AT LEAST 20 STATES BASED UPON A COMPETITIVE APPLICATION PROCESS. SELECTION WILL BE DETERMINED BASED ON STRONG PAST GRANT PERFORMANCE, HIGH PROGRAM QUALITY AND CAPACITY, AND SATISFACTORY FINANCIAL CONTROLS AND INTERNAL PROCESSES. ONCE SELECTED, BBBS AGENCIES WILL PERFORM SCREENING THAT EXCEEDS THE ELEMENTS OF EFFECTIVE PRACTICE FOR MENTORING (EEMP) BENCHMARK STANDARDS TO PROTECT MENTEES WHILE DEVELOPING THE MOST IMPACTFUL MENTORING MATCH. BBBSA WILL COLLECT DATA FROM AFFILIATE ORGANIZATIONS THROUGH INTERVIEWS, APPLICATION FORMS, SURVEYS, AND OBSERVATION. THIS INFORMATION WILL INCLUDE DEMOGRAPHIC DATA, REFERENCES, BACKGROUND CHECKS, DIAGNOSIS OR TRAUMA IDENTIFIED, FAMILY INFORMATION, AND SYSTEM INVOLVEMENT. BBBSA WILL ALSO ADMINISTER AN ASSORTMENT OF STANDARDIZED SURVEYS TO MENTORS AND MENTEES TO CAPTURE CRITICAL OUTCOME DATA INCLUDING THE STRENGTH AND EFFICACY OF THE MENTORING MATCH, SCHOOL AND PARENTAL CONNECTEDNESS, ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, SOCIAL COMPETENCE, AND REDUCTIONS IN RISKY BEHAVIORS. SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES INCLUDE TRAINING TO INCREASE AWARENESS AMONG STAKEHOLDERS AND PROMOTE PROTECTIVE FACTORS FOR YOUTH. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ACADIA HEALTHCARE, A LICENSED AND ACCREDITED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TREATMENT PROVIDER, YOUTH AND FAMILIES WILL ALSO BE PROVIDED RESOURCES AND OPTIONS TO PURSUE TREATMENT FOR SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS AND OTHER BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CONCERNS.

PROPOSAL TO PROMOTE THE DEVELOPMENT AND EXPANSION OF BBBS MENTORING SERVICES FOR UNDERSERVED TRIBAL YOUTH ON AT LEAST 10 TRIBAL RESERVATIONS WITH A F

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF AMERICA - THE NATIVE AMERICAN MENTORING INITIATIVE PROGRAM

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF AMERICA: MENTORING YOUTH IMPACTED BY OPIOIDS PHASE II (MYIO2)

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF AMERICA: MENTORING YOUTH IMPACTED BY OPIOIDS PHASE III

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF AMERICA: MENTORING YOUTH IMPACTED BY OPIOIDS (MYIO)

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF AMERICA: MENTORING YOUTH IMPACTED BY OPIOIDS PHASE IV (MYIO4)

SUPPORTING CHILDREN IN CRISIS: PREVENTING EARLY BEHAVIORS THAT CAN LEAD TO DELINQUENCY AND DROPOUT AMONG UNDERSERVED YOUTH IN HIGH-RISK COMMUNITIES

THE PURPOSE OF THIS GRANT IS TO EXPAND THE WORK OF THE SPONSOR BY INCREASING THE NUMBER OF MENTORS AVAILABLE TO SUPPORT AT-RISK YOU. TO DO THIS, BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERSOF AMERICA WILL WILL INCREASE THE ENGAGEMENT EFFORTS TO ENROLL AND MATCH ADDITIONAL MENTOR VOLUNTEERS TO SERVE AT-RISK YOUTH. THIS WILL BENEFIT A MINIMUM OF 50 AT-RISK YOUTH WHO WILL DEMONSTRATE IMPORVED ACADEMIC AND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL SKILLS..