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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Indian Riva County-JUMP Into Reading-CSAC of Indian Riva County F romote healthy beliefs, clear standards and bonding. According to these resources, tors help fight risk factors such as early academic failure, lack of commitment to nation, rebelliousness, early and persistent anti-social behavior and early initiation of havior. Resiliency research — the study of youth who have "beaten the odds" — points nce of a caring adult as the pivotal reason why children who should have succumbed us life circumstances instead thrive as a result of mentoring (Public/Private Ventures, 1999). Empirical reading research supports the use of Book Buddies, with volunteers, as significant improvement has been demonstrated with emergent and early readers (Morris, Shaw & Pemey, 1990; Juel, 1991 & 1996; Invernizzi et al., 1997; Wasik, 1997), Studies indicate that the best results are achieved when students are identified early and enrolled in prevention programs in primary school before they have a chance to fail (Farrington, 1991). "Jump into Reading" places a strong emphasis on early prevention targeting Kindergarten through 2nd aders. 7per affing needed for your program, including required experience and estimated week in program for each staff member and/or volunteers (this section should o the information in the Position Listing . on the Budget Narrative Worksheet). es: a Case Manager (40 hours), a Volunteer Recruiter (10 hours), a Program Manager se Managers must have a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work (BSW) or d with experience in social work or education. The Volunteer Recruiter must have a minimum of an Associates Degree with experience in public relations, marketing and sales. LErogram. Manager must have a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree and 3 years of experience. Fincludesteach�ers, ill the target population be made aware of the program? The target population achers, children, parents, volunteers and site-based staff. Teachers are given an in the Spring of each year as they are a critical part of the referral process. Outreach ers is done at the start of school. Parents are informed about our program through a y the school. ' When necessary, there is follow-up by the teacher or a school social ents complete an application/release form and return it to the school. Contact is then initiated by the BBBS Case Manager. The children are interviewed on the school grounds by BBBS staff. Pre-testing is done just prior to matching. Volunteers are recruited through corporations, city and county government, small business, clubs, civic organizations, state agencies, fund raisers, churches, condo associations and retirement communities. Big Brothers Big Sisters also builds collaborative relationships with businesses and other non-profits such as RSVP and BGC to increase our visibility and help us better serve the target population. Site- based staff members are given an orientation in the Fall and Spring of each year as they are a critical part of the referral process at BGC. Fof the program be accessible to target population (i. e., location, transportation, eration)? Our program is highly accessible to the target population. Services will Vero Beach Elementary, Glendale and Citrus through this funding source. n is not an issue as mentoring is offered during the day on campus or at BGC. client referral and scheduling are at the teacher's discretion. Site-based referral ansceung are coordinated with BGC staff. This valuable tutorial/mentoring service is provided at no cost to the school, the sites or the parent. Ease of accessibility, case manager support and capable, trained volunteers keep the referrals coming and the parents satisfied with the service. 6