Big Brothers Big Sisters of Dane County is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering children to reach their full potential through the creation and support of strong, enduring one-on-one mentoring relationships across Madison and Dane County.
For over 50 years locally, and 100 years nationally, we have utilized research-based methods to ensure the success and sustainability of these impactful connections.
Our team of professionals is committed to addressing the unique needs of every child by pairing them with a caring, trusted adult mentor. Through our mentorship programs, we meet Littles where they are today while equipping them with the skills and confidence to thrive tomorrow. Supported by our dedicated volunteers and community partners, we proudly serve the youth of Madison and Dane County through comprehensive, community-based programming.
At BBBS of Dane County, we believe that every child possesses the inherent ability to succeed and thrive. We fill critical gaps by providing consistent, long-term mentoring relationships between adult volunteers (Bigs) and children (Littles) aged 6 to 18. The positive connections we facilitate have a profound and lasting impact on the lives of young people throughout Dane County.
Our data-driven approach reveals that Littles in our program significantly improve their educational success, engage in fewer risky behaviors, and develop greater socio-emotional competency. These social-emotional skills and behavioral changes are essential for their long-term development. Mentoring not only fosters a sense of belonging and commitment to the community but also creates lasting, positive effects that ripple through every aspect of a child's life.
