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Applied in 2005

Respite & Parent Education

B.A.B.E.S., Inc. Respite & Counseling Services

Program Facts

  • Paid (FTE) Staff Working: 2
  • Program Participants Last Year: 1560
  • Meets about 3 time(s) with each participant per month
  • Participants remain in the program for 13 months

Volunteers

Volunteers per month: 15

Volunteers are trained:

Volunteer Training
AlwaysRarely

Volunteers are actively recruited:

Volunteer Recruiting
AlwaysRarely

Board Activities

Outcomes & Measures: (self-reported)

Outcome 1
Child Abuse and Family Violence Prevention

Measure
Observed reduction of stress and enhanced child/parent communication-parenting class attendance. No reports of abuse via social service system/courts.

Outcome 2
Enhanced father/child Bond/relationship

Measure
Observed and documented improved interaction with child. Observed improved discipline methods.

Outcome 3
Better Understanding/use of Community Resources

Measure
Documented increase in GED & Literacy programs. Documented employment. Observed improved life standards.

Outcome 4
Enhanced Parenting Skills

Measure
Frequency of program use. Willingness to meet with Counselor/Parent Educator.

Change Process: (self-reported)

Parents often come to the program overwhelmed, and often misinformed about the rearing of children, how to maintain a healthy relationship or what a healthy, loving relationship is. Through nurturing, education, mentoring and respite we've found that our participants have: a more positive self image and increased self worth, a deeper appreciation for family and methods by which to deal with the difficulties of being young parents. There is a greater sensitivity to children and subsequent positive family environment.