Match Goals




Guidelines/Policies Match Report Match Report Results Mentoring Tips Activity Ideas Building Relationships					Measuring Match Goals \| 21 Assets Measuring Match Goals The following list of assets can be used to help guide the Big, the Little, and his or her parents. Bigs bring many strengths and skills that can be shared with the Little. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa has been measuring the effects of our match relationships for several years. We implement an outcome evaluation measurement, or Match Report, for all three programs using 21 developmental assets and measuring the growth that has occured since the last report questionnaire. We evaluate the results of the Match Report questionnaire so we can continue in the positive development of the programs as well as develop positive assets in the child. The 21 assets can also be thought of as long-term goals. Under each asset is a list of ideas that are steps toward developing the asset area. We assess each child in the areas of confidence, competence, and caring. We model after the Search Institute's 40 Developmental Assets. The January 2005-October 2005 results show the impact Bigs made during the past fiscal year. Top 21 Assets
					Goal Area 1: Confidence
					1.	Self-confidence—Has a sense of being able to do or accomplish something. Encourage your Little to plan an outing. Let your Little teach you something new. Participate in a service project together.
					2.	Ability to express feelings—Is able to reveal, talk about, or discuss feelings . Ask how they felt when they described a situation in their life. Work on situational problem solving and "what if" questions. Buy a journal for your Little and encourage writing.
					3.	Ability to make decisions—Thinks before acting and is aware of consequences of behavior. Challenge your Little to talk about his or her decisions and the reason behind them. Provide puzzles and problem solving games. Encourage your little to pick the movies or restaurant.
					4.	Has interests or hobbies—Pursues activities such as reading, sports, music, computers, etc. Start a collection of something that interests your Little. Try a new sporting activity such as swimming, skating, canoeing, tennis, fishing, etc. Encourage your Little's strengths by attending games, school events, concerts, etc.
					5.	Personal hygiene, appearance—Dresses appropriately and keeps self neat and clean. Promote hygiene by complimenting child on appearance. Help your Little to understand the importance of dental care and brushing teeth regularly. Set an example by appearing neat and clean.
					6.	Sense of the future—Knows about educational and career opportunities. Encourage and support your Little in the pursuit of his or her dreams. Visit college campuses, job fairs, and high schools. Provide experience for your Little to see various types of careers and explain the type of training necessary.

					Goal Area 2:
					7.	Uses community resources—Partakes in service activities, libraries, recreation, church and other faith-based activities. Go to the Science Center, the Art Center, or a community event. Study the stars or participate in a community festival. Volunteer together at a nursing home, for a park, or animal shelter.
					8.	Uses school resources—Uses the library, guidance counselors, tutorial centers. Go to the library, secure a library card, read together. Encourage your Little to find out what is offered at school and to get involved. Attend a school event or open house offered by your Little's school. Ask how they felt when they described a situation in their life. Work on situational problem solving and "what if" questions. Buy a journal for your Little and encourage writing.
					9.	Academic performance—Makes good grades or improves grades. Affirm and recognize success in school. Teach basic study skills to your Little. Stay in contact with teachers and parents about progress.
					10.	Attitude toward school—Is positive about going to school and about what can be learned. Attend school activities. Provide support and encouragement. Eat lunch at school.
					11.	School preparedness—Completes homework and other assignments. Help your Little learn organizational skills. Give you Little an assignment notebook. Help your Little with their homework.
					12.	Classroom participation—Actively takes part in learning: responds to questions. Teach organizational skills. Help your Little with his or her homework. Take a class together and model active participation.
					13.	Classroom behavior—Pays attention in class; isn't disruptive. Talk about why the Little is being disruptive and brainstorm ways to help him or her with issues that arise in the classroom setting. Stay in contact with parents and teachers about behavior. Set up a reward system to encourage positive behavior
					14.	Able to avoid delinquency—Refrains from behaviors that are illegal for persons of his or her age. Discuss alternatives to fighting Work on situational problem solving through "What If" questions.
					15.	Able to avoid substance abuse—Doesn't use illegal or harmful substances (for example, drugs, alcohol, tobacco). Discuss the consequences of using illegal substances. Work on situational problem solving through "What If" questions.
					16.	Able to avoid early parenting—Doesn't engage in sexual behavior likely to result in early parenting. Talk about sexuality. Talk about the costs of raising a child. Use "What If" questions.

					Goal Area 3: Caring
					17.	Shows trust toward you—Isn't reluctant to confide in you, to accept your suggestions. Share your feelings and model appropriate emotions. Be consistent in your meetings with your Little and be on time. Model appropriate, good manners.
					18.	Respects other cultures—Doesn't stereotype or put down other ethnic, racial, language, or national groups. Engage in cultural events. Discuss the importance of respecting other people's differences. Attend and participate in a diversity workshop.
					19.	Relationship with family—Interacts well with other family members. Model positive family relationships. Invite your Little to meet your own family. Encourage creative projects to show appreciation of family.
					20.	Relationship with peers—Interacts well with persons of own age. Share stories about each other's friends. Talk about what it means to be a friend. Introduce your Little to your friends.
					21.	Relationship with other adults—Has good interactions with other adults who are not family members. Provide positive feedback to your Little on interactions with other adults. Share personal stories of struggles that you may have had as a child dealing with adults. Encourage intergenerational relationships. Top

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