Laura Jones's Colleagues at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bucks County
Laura Jones's Contact Details
215-343-8260
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bucks County
Laura Jones's Company Details
Celebrating over 50 years of service to the community, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bucks County provides children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported, one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better, forever. Research has consistently demonstrated that a strong connection between a young person and an adult is the most important factor against becoming involved in drugs and crime. To have an adult to talk to, and to engage in a variety of positive activities with, can ultimately redirect a child's life. Children who are matched with a Big Brother or Big Sister are more motivated to stay in school, develop better relationships with family and peers, and create higher goals for their future.Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bucks County has been recognized nationally for the past eight years for delivering the highest quality program services. We serve nearly 1,500 children in a fiscal year, at a cost of approximately $1200 to match a child with a caring, adult mentor. Our agency is fiscally responsible, with $.85 of every $1.00 going to our programs.