Big Brothers Big Sisters a program of Dutchess County Community Action Agency, Inc.

85 Cannon Street
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

845-452-5104 Option 5

Fax: (800) 880-7136
E-mail: bbbs@dutchesscap.org

MISSION & VISION

Each time Big Brothers Big Sisters of Dutchess County pairs a child with a mentor, we start something BIG: a one-to-one relationship built on trust and friendship that can blossom into a future of unlimited potential.

The mission of Big Brothers Big Sisterss of Dutchess County is to help children of Dutchess County reach their potential through professionally supported, one-to-one mentoring relationships that have a measurable impact.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Dutchess County’s vision is for all children in Dutchess County who need and want successful mentoring relationships to have them, contributing to brighter futures and stronger communities.

Affiliates:

Marist College

Kappa Alpha Psi Poughkeepsie Alumni Chapter

New York’s Children of Promise

Dutchess County Community Action Partnership

Big Brothers Big Sisters of America


YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE 
David A. Scott, Youth Services Chair
Everett Patterson Jr.
Joseph Olah
Kara Boivin

Director of Big Brothers Big Sisters

Katrina Huller

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BBBS provides

• One-to-One mentoring proven to promote positive behaviors: Statistics show:

• 46% less likely to begin using illegal drugs

• 27% less likely to begin using alcohol

• 52% less likely to skip school

• 37% less likely to skip class

• More confident of their performance in schoolwork

• Less likely to hit someone as a way of solving problems

• Getting along better with their families and peers