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Exhibit A—Scope of Services—Fiscal Year 2013-14 <br /> Orange County Outside Agency Performance Agreement Certification <br /> Funded Amount: $ 2,000 <br /> Agency: Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Triangle (BBBST) <br /> Agency Mission: To provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring professionally supported <br /> one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better, forever. <br /> Program: The Big Buddy Mentoring Program pairs students at the University of North Carolina at <br /> Chapel Hill with at-risk children, ages 6-14 in Orange County. Big Buddy volunteers work <br /> with BBBST staff to help recruit, screen and provide activities for students and their Littles 0 <br /> Purpose: The Big Buddy mentoring program establishes strong relationships for at-risk children with <br /> caring, stable adult mentors to change the children's lives for the better, forever. We have <br /> the hard data to prove that our efforts help children stay in school, improve academic <br /> performance, aid their social development and avoid risky behaviors. Our 2013-2014 <br /> program goals are: <br /> Tha nvarnna matrh lannth fnr rnmmimity-Racari mntrhac will mast nr axnaarl 9d mnnthc M <br /> Outcomes: At least 50% of children matched with a Big Brother or Big Sisters will experience improved <br /> social acceptance. <br /> At least 60%of children matched with a Big Brother or Big Sister will experience improved <br /> grades. <br /> At least 60%of children matched with a Big Brother or Big Sister will experience less <br /> involvement in risky behaviors, such as tobacco use, drug and/or alcohol abuse, skipping <br /> school and breaking school rules. <br /> Budget for Orange County Funding: <br /> Category Amount Expense Description <br /> Personnel $2,000 This amounts to 7%of the salary of one Enrollment and Match Specialists who inte <br /> Certified by: Title:S E, Date: O <br />