Program Results

Directions for Youth & Families programs made a significant difference in our central Ohio community. In FY 2011 (ending June 30), more than 6,600 youth and their families received services through our programs. We measure outcomes in all our programs to ensure we are meeting the needs of youth and families.

Following is a summary of FY 2011 Directions' programs, numbers served, and participants' outcomes.

Program	Number Served	Program Outcome
Anger Management Options	222	92% of youth served avoided contact with Juvenile Court for domestic violence or assault
Behavioral Healthcare	520	87% of clients displayed an improvement in functioning by the end of services.
Building Bright Futures (Reclaim Ohio)	162	95% of youth displayed an improvement in functioning by the end of services.
Building Bright Futures (UW)	174	89% of clients completing the program showed an increase in school attendance and improved grades.
Children of Murdered Parents and Siblings (COMPS)	27	33% of youth were better able to cope with their loss and improved their ability to function.
Children Who Witness Violence	88	89% of youth were better able to cope with the experience of witnessing violence.
Family Outreach Substance Abuse Counseling (FOSAC)	115	86% of youth that completed the program reduced or eliminated their use of alcohol and/or drugs.

Life Skills (Middle school drug and alcohol prevention group)	149	100% of participants who completed the program reported abstaining from alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs for a consecutive 90-day period.
My Best Self	1571	100% improvement, after completion of program, comparing pre to post test.
Ohio Avenue Youth Center	99	100% of youth attending the Center avoided contact with Juvenile Court.
Outreach Counseling Program	1691	100% of youth completing services avoided contact with Juvenile Court for one year following the end of services.
Positive Paths Parenting	338	86% of participants increased their knowledge of parenting skills by the end of services.
PROMISES for Victims of Sexual Abuse	104	75% of clients demonstrated improvement in their personal goals, decreasing the negative effects of sexual abuse.
Ready, Set, Grow	169	98% of families improved their home environment for their children's readiness to learn
School Connections	437	74% of youth completing services improved their school performance.
Short Stop Youth Center	190 CY 2011	93% improvement, after participation in program, comparing pre to post test.
Student Support Services	977	977 Columbus City School students received a mental health assessment.
Teen Parent Connection	67	83% of young parents completing the program were better able to handle the responsibilities of parenthood.

*Clients served:** Total clients (unduplicated):	7,403
Number served in counseling and clinical programs:	4,634
Number served in prevention and education programs:	2,195
Number served in parenting/early childhood clinical programs:	574
Note: Program category numbers equal more than 6604 because* some clients are served in more than one program.

In FY 2011, more than 6,600 youth and families received services.