Outcomes

In addition to meeting the requirements of certifying and accrediting bodies, Child Focus collects program outcomes as part of a continuous quality improvement process.  Outcomes targets are established for: access to services, consumer satisfaction, effectiveness of services provided, and efficiency.  Each program measures outcomes semi-annually at a minimum.  Results are reviewed semi-annually by staff, stakeholders, directors and board.   Outcomes below are for July 1, 2009-June 30, 2010, unless otherwise specified.

Preparing Children for School through Early Learning Programs:

Studies indicate that children living in poverty can enter Kindergarten scoring up to 60% below their peers. At risk children who participate in Child Focus, Inc. Early Learning programs scored an average of 17% higher than other children in poverty who have not received quality early learning experiences.

100% of the children enrolled in early learning participated in moderate to vigorous movement activities. CFI Early Learning programs promote healthy eating habits and exercise as part of the “I am Moving I am Learning” curriculum.

85% of 650 children participating in Child Focus, Inc. Early Learning programs received comprehensive health screenings including, vision, hearing and lead testing.  As a result of these health screenings, 7%, or 42 children, were identified with health concerns requiring medical treatment such as vision and hearing problems.  

Engaging Families as Partners in Early Learning Programs:

In 2009, 94% of our families identified self-sufficiency goals to improve their educational and employment potential. 43% of the families with employment goals reached their desired outcome and 2% made improvements. An additional 13% of families achieved their educational goals and 10% made significant progress towards meeting their desired outcomes.

97% of our families rated Child Focus, Inc. Early Learning programs excellent.

Stabilizing Children and Families through Mental Health Services:

July to December 2010, Parent and Guardian surveys

Behavioral Health Overall

80% “somewhat” to “complete” improvement in their child’s identified behavior.

76% child’s mental health symptoms are improved after starting treatment.

Clients in Crisis

100% the service helped to manage the crisis and develop a plan.

Diagnostics or Psychological Testing

97% my question or concern about my child was answered through the diagnostic process.

Counseling

91% satisfied with the service.

Case Management

89% satisfied with the service.

Helping Children Succeed in School:

97% of students who developed individual or group goals with the School-Based Mental Health (SBMH) Specialists indicated that they are making progress toward individual goals or maintaining their behavior.

97% of students surveyed indicated that they agree with the statement, “I would recommend (SBMH) services/help to other students.”

Keeping Children Safe & Preventing Abuse in Foster Care:

91% of foster children ages 15 and older demonstrated that they were gaining and utilizing job seeking and maintenance knowledge as evidenced by improvement in post-testing outcomes or by actively applying, interviewing or maintaining paid employment.

In 2009-2010, 100% of Child Focus children were free from incidents involving alleged abuse or neglect. Ensuring that each child is free from maltreatment is the number one priority of foster care.

Foster children are surveyed in areas of overall foster placement satisfaction, safety of the foster home, access to privacy and place of religious worship, relationship with foster parents and staff and the quality and effectiveness of foster care services. Survey results indicate that 100% of foster children reported satisfaction with the foster care placement.  Staff and caregivers place a high priority on supporting foster youths’ personal and school success.

Keeping Children Safe & Preventing Abuse in Family Stability Services:

Family Stability services functions to prevent child abuse and neglect by targeting at-risk parent populations and helping parents improve child rearing practices, increasing the parent’s understanding of child development, helping parents develop and maintain consistent child rearing routines in the home, teaching and assisting parents in their efforts to stimulate their child’s physical, social and emotional development and by identifying and remedying detrimental parenting practices.

In FY 2009, 100% of participating parents were free from a child abuse complaint during the period of active service.

100% of families evidenced an increase in family resources.

94% of actively participating families improved basic needs for family members such as adequate food and clothing.

95% demonstrated implementation of daily routines, structure and age appropriate discipline.

Helping Children Become Self-Sufficient:

100% of youth reported satisfaction with the Challenges and Choices Life Skills group program. Youth are surveyed to determine overall satisfaction with group services, the extent to which they perceive group services have prepared them for obtaining and maintaining a job, managing a personal budget, increasing their knowledge to secure housing, being able to identify and problem solve barriers to goals and the overall extent to which life skills have prepared them to manage basic living needs.

91% of foster children ages 15 and older demonstrated that they were gaining and utilizing job seeking and maintenance knowledge as evidenced by improvement in post-testing outcomes or by actively applying, interviewing or maintaining paid employment.

 Building Expertise and Serving Children and Families through Training and Community Services:

The Child Focus Training Center provides on and off-site training for staff and community for a variety of disciplines including counselors, social workers, psychologists, teachers and human resource development.   

Thirty-six schools have been trained in the Olweus Bullying Prevention program, an international, evidence-based school-wide bullying prevention program shown to prevent and reduce bullying behavior from 30 to 70%.  

The Clermont County Crisis Hotline is a free, confidential hotline (528-SAVE or 528-7283) and is available 24-hours/ 7 days a week in order to provide suicide prevention, crisis intervention and referral information to Clermont County residents of all ages.  100% of the suicide calls taken were considered successful crisis intervention, resulting in either the caller being sent to the hospital or engaging in a safety plan.