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Applied in 2007

The Joshua Project

African Caribbean American Catholic Center

Program Facts

  • Paid (FTE) Staff Working: 1
  • Program Participants Last Year: 200
  • Meets about 12 time(s) with each participant per month
  • Participants remain in the program for 12 months

Volunteers

Volunteers per month: 120

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.
  • 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
An attitude of commitment

Measure
Attendance is taken every time and is required in the program.

Outcome 2
Increased literacy proficiency

Measure
Standardized testing

Outcome 3
Parental reconnection with children

Measure
Regular taping of reading sessions where incarcerated parents read stories to their children

Outcome 4
Increased skills in Parenting

Measure
Pre and post testing after Parenting Skills classes program

Change Process: (self-reported)

The process of change is relational. Our staff is in constant face to face interaction with incarcerated parents and their children. Incarcerated parents are supported as they reconnect and recommit to the lives of their children while, in the same process, they pray, dialogue and develop skills that will help them better communicate and interact with their children.