Big Brothers Big Sisters: National Capital Area

The Mission

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the National Capital Area is dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of children through professionally supported long-term, One-To-One® mentoring relationships with carefully screened, caring and committed adults in Washington, DC, Northern Virginia and Suburban Maryland.

Big Brothers Big Sisters is the oldest, largest and most effective youth mentoring organization in the Washington Region. We are the leader in One-To-One youth mentoring services. We develop positive relationships that have a direct and lasting impact on the lives of young people. Big Brothers Big Sisters mentors children ages 6 through 18 in our community.

Our Support to Families

Big Brothers Big Sisters aims to strengthen single-parent families in the Washington region through advocacy, crisis intervention, resource referrals and casework support.

Our Vision

Big Brothers Big Sisters’ Vision is to deliver our life-changing mission to every child who needs and wants a Big Brother or Big Sister in the Washington region.