Nationally Required Standards of Excellence
Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA) affiliated agencies are separate 501©3 organizations that have the primary responsibility for risk management and youth protection in their organizations. This includes the establishment of local policies and procedures that best protect youth, effective screening and selection of staff and volunteers, and professional monitoring of match relationships.
For decades, BBBSA has worked with local agencies and national violence prevention experts to implement nationwide standards based on industry best practice of high quality in service delivery. On a constant basis, we work with agencies and outside experts to carefully examine our standards and service delivery model as emerging best practices in child safety evolve.
When it comes to the future of our youth and the well-being of our communities, we’re all in this together. That’s why parents and guardians are involved at every step. They approve their young person’s Big, stay connected with professional staff, and help ensure their young person’s best interests are always the priority. Parents and guardians also approve all activities and outings and regularly check in with their young person and their Big to support a safe, healthy mentoring relationship.
