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New study identifies predictors of youth mentorship termination

Lyons, M. D., & Edwards, K. D. (2022). Strategies for monitoring mentoring relationship quality to predict early program dropout. American Journal of Community Psychology.  https://doi.org/10.1002/ajcp.12585 Summarized by Ariel Ervin Notes of Interest: Despite the popularity of mentoring in America, many studies on these interventions have small to moderate effect sizes. Assessment data have the potential […]

[Webinar] National Conversations: Race, Relationships and Resources

Big Brothers Big Sisters and special guests from the National Urban League and Mindset Strategies are teaming up to present National Conversations: Race, Relationships, and Resources webinar series, debuting August 6th at 4 PM EST. Join us live on the BBBSA Facebook page, as we discuss ways to dismantle racial inequities that affect our youth. #BiggerTogether […]

NMRC national quality member spotlight: BBBS Independence Region

Written by Abigail Ellis, National Mentoring Resource Center As the fourth largest agency in one of the oldest and most respected brands in the youth mentoring business, one might wonder why Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence Region enthusiastically engaged in a thorough quality assessment of their practices called NQMS or the National Quality Mentoring System. CEO Marcus Allen puts it […]