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Applied in 2006

Bridges

Alternate Avenues, Womens Resource Center

Program Facts

  • Paid (FTE) Staff Working: 0
  • Program Participants Last Year: 60
  • Meets about 3 time(s) with each participant per month
  • Participants remain in the program for 9 months

Volunteers

Volunteers per month: 9

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.

Outcomes & Measures: (self-reported)

Outcome 1
80% of program participants will indicate they understand that participating in a parenting education program and raising children in a 2 parent family environment increases their child's likelihood of remaining free from generational problematic behavioral patterns, which increase the probability of their child becoming a part of the Child Welfare System

Measure
Survey of initial beliefs will be compared to beliefs upon completion of the program.

Outcome 2
Attempt to reach Hispanic community, to reach a program goal of 65% Hispanic participation.

Measure
Compare ethnicity of initial applicants at beginning of program, as compared to ethnic ratios at completion of the program.

Outcome 3
65% of all participants will complete all components of the program.

Measure
Additional mentoring and guidance to insure completion.

Incentives, such as BABY BUCKS to also encourage completion. Those completing the program will be continuously compared to registrants to determine completion rate.

Outcome 4
80% of clients will indicate they understand that abstinence from sexual activity and secondary virginity are the only 100% effective ways to avoid unplanned pregnancy and STD's.

Measure
Surveyed at completion of the program.

Change Process: (self-reported)

From the beginning of their second trimester to about their babies 3 month birthday the participants are educated and mentored on a weekly basis. Through the example of the mentors and weekly Bible studies participants learn how Faith in God can change their lives. We believe that with a proper understanding as to the risks of their past behavior, and with an increased "morality" that most participants will understand the wisdom of a wholesome life and a relationship with God. Once that understanding is achieved old habits and problems will slowly peal away to reveal some new fruit.