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Big Brothers Big Sisters Match Support Specialists have compiled a list of general resources that includes everything from activity ideas to information about after-school programs. The links listed below will direct you to external websites which are not endorsed by BBBS SEPA.

Education and After-School Programs
Philadelphia Graduation Coach Campaign - visit their website for free resources including a guide to five key conversations to have with young people about education and their future.

Philly ASAP – ASAP’s mission is to keep Philadelphia’s youth safe and active by facilitating supervised enrichment activities in the dangerous after school hours.

Philadelphia Department of Recreation – sports, arts, & cultural after-school and summer programs at Neighborhood Recreation Centers for youth & adults of all ages in Philadelphia. The Philadelphia Department of Recreation also offers summer job opportunities for high school students. Contact the main number to learn about the recreation center in your neighborhood or search their list of programs online.

FamilyEducation.com – academic skill-builders, homework tips and advice.

U.S. Dept. of Education – a site especially for students -provides homework aids and information about planning, preparing and paying for college.

Yahoo! Education Math Help – practice problems and instructions for math topics.

A Better Chance - an organization designed to help high achieving students of color, grades 6 through 11, earn placement in some of the nation's finest independent and public schools to be considered for placement and financial aid. Students admitted to the program also receive college prepatory skills and expanded educational and leadership opportunities.

Child Development
Self-Esteem – strategies to help your Little develop self-esteem.

Socialization – information about socialization and ways you can help your Little with social situations.

Communicating – principles of healthy parent/child or Big/Little communication.

ADHD Kids – information about parenting and mentoring children with ADHD.

Centers for Disease Control – information about child development by age-range.

National Network for Childcare – information about child development by area (emotional and social, intellectual, language, etc.).

Tufts child and family web guide – child development issues by age or category.

Drugs and Alcohol
Keeping Youth Mentally Healthy & Drug Free – U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services public education site.

Parents: the Anti-Drug – advice and information for preventing drug abuse.

Too Smart to Start – underage alcohol use prevention for caregivers of 9-to-13 year-olds.

Mentoring
Volunteer Training Guide - this document contains best practices for Big Brothers Big Sisters mentoring.

National Mentoring Partnership

National Mentoring Center

The National Resource Center on Children and Families of the Incarcerated – information about how parental incarceration affects children.

General
Teen Philly Resource Guide – information on topics such as jobs, sports, arts, tutoring, and health and family services for teens.

PhillySOS – guide to social services in and around Philadelphia. Search by category, zip code, agency name, or service group.