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Applied in 2004

W.E.C.A.R.E.

Essential Pregnancy Services

Program Facts

  • Paid (FTE) Staff Working: 1.5
  • Program Participants Last Year: 2431
  • Meets about 12 time(s) with each participant per month
  • Participants remain in the program for 2 months

Volunteers

Volunteers per month: 200

Volunteers are trained:

Volunteer Training
AlwaysRarely

Volunteers are actively recruited:

Volunteer Recruiting
AlwaysRarely

Board Activities

  • Formally reviews the performance of the chief executive officer at least once every two years.
  • Formally approves the budget.
  • Ensures that arrangements with outside fund raising firms are made in writing.
  • Receives information about the financial arrangements with such firms and, if applicable, the anticipated portion of the gross proceeds that goes to the organization.
  • Has formally approved a conflict of interest policy and regularly monitors it to ensure adherence.
  • Receives, at least quarterly, the organization's financial statement.
  • Receives, at least annually, an auditor's management letter and report.
  • Convenes an audit committee.

Outcomes & Measures: (self-reported)

Outcome 1
Client receives information regarding parenting skills in the areas of child development, nutrition, discipline and health

Measure
Number of clients that complete programs or % of programs in the areas of child development, nutrition, discipline and health.

Outcome 2
Client is able to recognize domestic violence and knows assisstance that is available

Measure
Number of clients that complete programs or % of programs in the area of Domestic Violence.

Outcome 3
Client is able to obtain necessary material resources for child care, cribs, car seats, clothing, formula, diapers, etc

Measure
Amount of Care Currency earned and the amount of material resources recieved by clients

Outcome 4
Client developes a personal plan in the areas of health, education and personal issues and works towards her goals

Measure
% of clients that have completed the process for developing personal plan

Outcome 5
Client receives necessary referrals to move forward on their personal plans

Measure
Number of clients that initiate work with refered agencies.

Change Process: (self-reported)

Women who come to EPS are unusally in crisis. They offen come from generations of poverty, little education, and abuse. Change for our clients is difficut and slow.

We see change in the amount of information they have. They learn about parenting and develope skills. They become better mothers. They learn about good health for themselves and their children. They receive folic acid to assist them in having healthier babies. They receive material items needed to raise a child.

They learn about healthy relationships. They learn about resources that are available to help them deal with abuse.

Clients receive professional counseling and are assisted in developing their own personal plan. These plans involve education, parenting, work, and relationships. We have seen clients that leave abusive relationships. We have clients who complete their GED or go back to school.