Big Brothers Big Sisters was created for the wellbeing of boys and girls. In order to stop possible problems before they happened, kids who are exposed to wrongdoing will have the chance to rejuvenate before a problem occurs. Big Brother Big Sister started in 1904, in New York City. The website “ https://socialwelfare.library.vcu.edu” says, “A court clerk named Ernest Coulter saw more and more boys come through the courtroom. He recognized that caring …show more content…
A big is the adult who helps the child, the little is the kid who is helped by the big. All BBBS needs is someone who can find a little time and space in their heart to be a big for a few hours a month, a week, or even a day. To be a Big you must be 18 or older, the staff will be looking for how well you have done in school, the quality of your home, your ability to keep a healthy relationship, etc. The little who has been through enough already needs to be ensured a great life, so the inspections are worth it. www.bbbs.org/impact/ said that thanks to Big Brothers Big Sisters “littles were 46 percent less likely to start using drugs” and littles did not skip as many classes as their peers. Also the website said, “90 percent agreed that their big made them feel better about themselves.” This charity wants to help the children facing adversity like falling back in school, juvenile justice, and lack of self confidence for the better and forever. This foundation will help both the little’s and big’s