Since 1951, Big Sister Association of Greater Boston has been helping girls reach their full potential through positive mentoring relationships with women. Big Sister is the oldest and largest mentoring organization in New England exclusively serving girls, covering 69 cities and towns in and around Boston. Research has shown that girls with a Big Sister have increased self-esteem, do better in school, are more trusting of parents or guardians, and are better able to avoid deliquency. In 2008, Big Sister served more than 3,100 girls.
Keywords: girls, youth, mentoring, prevention, self-esteem, women, families, free service
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