P/PV researchers say:

"A BBBS match is carefully administered and supported by rigorous standards and trained personnel. BBBS staff strives for matches that are not only safe and suited to the child's needs but also harmonious and built to last. That's why they take such care in selecting volunteers, orienting them and matching them with children. But BBBS staffs are more than just "matchmakers." They provide ongoing support, consultation and supervision to the Big, Little, and the Little's family, and in many cases the Big receives training - which helps all parties get through rough spots in the relationship… the positive impacts observed are unlikely to have occurred without both the relationship with the mentor and the support the program provided the match."³