Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas

MISSION

Provide children with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one mentoring relationships that change their lives for the better, forever.

ABOUT BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS (BBBS)

The BBBS Military Mentoring Program serves to reinforce the connection between a child and their parent by offering a friend and an ally to children within military families. Our one-to-one mentoring model helps kids achieve measurable outcomes leading to lifelong success.

COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS

A scholarship incentive of up to $4,000 via the BBBS Foundation for youth ages 14 and older who have been in our program and matched with the same mentor for at least one year and go on to earn a high school diploma or GED.

AGENCY ACTIVITY SUPPORT

Discount list and free tickets to restaurants, family fun centers, arts, music and sporting events offered to Bigs and Littles. BBBS also sponsors many recreational, educational and cultural outings across Central Texas.

MATCH SUPPORT

Highly-trained professional staff provide on-going support for every child, family and volunteer for the life of each match with a focus on encouraging and guiding matches to reach their full potential. 

Parents

BBBS is now enrolling children who live in Travis, Williamson, and Hays counties as well as the greater Fort Hood area in this free program. Eligible children include those ages 6-16 with a parent who is a U.S. veteran or survivors of U.S. veterans. CLICK HERE TO ENROLL A CHILD

Volunteers

BBBS is looking to enroll U.S. veterans to serve as volunteers. Volunteers meet with their Little 3-4 times per month for a minium of one year. If you are interested in volunteering (non-veterans are also encouraged to apply!), please contact us for more information. CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER

About the Program

Match Support: Highly-trained professional staff provide on-going support for every child, family and volunteer for the life of each match with a focus on encouraging and guiding matches to reach their full potential.

College Scholarships: Children ages 14 and older whose match lasts one year or longer are also eligible to receive a $2,000 scholarship to use upon high school graduation. Learn more about the BBBS Scholarship Program

Agency Activity Support: Discount list and free tickets to restaurants, family fun centers, arts, music and sporting events offered to Bigs and Littles. BBBS also sponsors many recreational, educational and cultural outings across Central Texas.

Eligibility

Career Phase:
  • Active Duty or Deployed
Discharges Allowed:
Military Branch:
Programs for Family Members:
  • Military Child
  • Surviving Child
  • Vet Children
Service Counties:
  • Travis
Services Category:
  • Volunteer Opportunities
  • Ed - children pre K - 12
  • MH - Youth & Family Services
VA Disability Rating Requirement:
Vet Plus: