MID-ILLINOIS BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS SERVICES AT-RISK YOUTH. WE MATCH ADULT VOLUNTEERS (BIGS) WITH AT-RISK YOUTH (LITTLES) TO SERVE AS MENTORS UNDER BOTH OUR TRADITIONAL COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAM AND A NEWER SCHOOL-BASED PROGRAM. WE SERVED APPROXIMATELY 119 AT-RISK YOUTH LAST YEAR. WE ALSO PROVIDE POSITIVE ACTIVITIES FOR THE YOUTH WE SERVE AND INTENSIVE CASE WORK SERVICES FOR YOUTH REFERRED BY THE STATE CHILD WELFARE AGENCY.
