Program Results

Directions for Youth & Families programs made a significant difference in our central Ohio community. In FY 2009 (ending June 30), more than 7,500 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 2009 Directions' programs, numbers served, and participants' outcomes.

Program	Number Served	Program Outcome
Anger Management Options	188	98% of youth served avoided contact with Juvenile Court for domestic violence or assault
Behavioral Healthcare	886	86% of clients displayed an improvement in functioning by the end of services.
Building Bright Futures (UW)	187	76% of clients completing the program showed an increase in school attendance and improved grades.
Children of Murdered Parents and Siblings (COMPS)	44	93% of youth were better able to cope with their loss and improved their ability to function.
Children Who Witness Violence	79	96% of youth were better able to cope with the experience of witnessing violence
Family Outreach Substance Abuse Counseling (FOSAC)	124	77% of youth that completed the program reduced or eliminated their use of alcohol and/or drugs
Help Me Grow	378	79% of participants increased their knowledge of parenting skills by the end of services
My Best Self	1,718	No program participants became pregnant or fathered a child one year after program completion.
Ohio Avenue Youth Center	130	99% of youth attending the Center avoided contact with Juvenile Court.
Outreach Counseling Program	1,523	98.5% of youth completing services avoided contact with Juvenile Court for one year following the end of services.
Positive Paths Parenting	471	69% of participants increased their knowledge of parenting skills by the end of services
PROMISES for Victims of Sexual Abuse	127	91% of clients demonstrated improvement in their personal goals, decreasing the negative effects of sexual abuse
Ready, Set, Grow	115	73% of families improved their home environment for their children's readiness to learn.
Building Bright Futures (Reclaim Ohio)	158	87% of youth displayed an improvement in functioning by the end of services
School Connections	283	95% of youth completing services improved their school performance.
Life Skills (Middle school drug and alcohol prevention group)	333	% of regular participants reported abstaining from alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs for a consecutive 3-month period. (Survey in progress)
Short Stop Youth Center	302	% of regular participants reported abstaining from alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs for a consecutive 3-month period. (Survey in progress)
Student Support Services	902	902 Columbus City School students received a mental health assessment.
Teen Parent Connection	111	80% of young parents completing the program were better able to handle the responsibilities of parenthood.

*Clients served:** Total clients (unduplicated):	7,569
Number served in counseling and clinical programs:	3,599
Number served in prevention and education programs:	3,400
Number served in parenting/early childhood clinical programs:	1,075
Note: Program category numbers equal more than 7,500* because some clients are served in more than one program.

In FY 2009, more than 7,500 youth and families received services.