Engaging with elected officials during the August recess provides an important opportunity for BBBS agencies to educate members on our mentoring work and build lasting relationships that can lead to...

Mentoring programs play a significant role in supporting positive mental health outcomes for youth by providing them with increased support and resources and reducing their feelings of isolation and...

Among its many responsibilities, Congress holds the power to allocate funds for all federal government programs and services through the appropriations process. Understanding how the appropriations...

For those of you active in state advocacy or wanting to be more engaged, here is a useful calendar outlining when every State Legislature will be in session in 2024. If you have any questions,...

As we usher in the new year, we also mark the beginning of National Mentoring Month—a time to celebrate the impactful relationships between mentors and mentees that contribute to personal and...

Mentoring plays a significant role in preparing youth to enter the workforce by providing them with the guidance, support, and essential skills they need to thrive in a 21st century workforce...

BBBSA will be hosting Capitol Hill Day in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, February 28, 2024. This policy conference is an exciting opportunity for BBBS agencies and our external stakeholders to come...

Advocacy is an important part of the work of Big Brothers Big Sisters to help children realize their full potential and build their futures. While creating one-to-one mentoring relationships that...

BBBSA has just submitted a comment in reaction to the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) recently issued advance notice of proposed rulemaking on the Child Improvement Protection Act (CPIA).  The...

National Voter Registration Day (September 19, 2023) is an opportunity to inform eligible Americans about how they can register to vote or update their voter registration if their information has...

September is Big Brothers Big Sisters Month! This annual month-long celebration focuses on the history, impact, and future of Big Brothers Big Sisters, recognizing the critical importance of...

For those of you active in state advocacy or wanting to be more engaged, here is a useful calendar outlining when every State Legislature will be in session in 2023. If you have any questions,...

This policy map gives BBBS agencies the ability to track and research the policies in your state that are most relevant to our work. Click on your state and you will see a summary of policy...

There are multiple features in the Big Brothers Big Sisters Action Center to support your federal and state advocacy efforts. To help you better understand what they all mean and how to utilize...

Welcome to the Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) Action Center!This grassroots advocacy tool gives the BBBS network the ability to reach out to your members of Congress to ask them to support federal...

Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA) has a new federal policy agenda for the 118th Congress. This agenda outlines ten legislative priorities within six themes—Mentorship, Workforce...