Outcomes and Indicators for 2008

Preschool & Childcare

Outcome: Children are prepared for success in school

Indicator: Preschoolers score at or above 60% on age appropriate assessments conducted in Spring  

92%  (59 / 64)

Indicator: Preschoolers maintain or improve developmental progress as indicated by comparison of assessment scores from Fall to Spring. 74%  (34 / 46)

Outcome: Infants are ready for preschool at age 2.

Indicator: Infants score within developmentally appropriate ranges as indicated by teacher/parent assessments. 100%  (10/10)

Outcome: Centers provide quality care for children resulting in an optimized learning environment.

Indicator: Centers maintain annual accreditation through NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children).  Accreditation Approved

Indicator: Centers maintain a rating of 3 or more stars in the Missouri Quality Rating System (QRS) for childcare.  3 Star Rating

Southside Youth

Outcome: Youth develop social and life skills necessary for successful adulthood.

Indicator: Youth demonstrate respect for authority and each other as indicated by 10 or fewer ejections (for total population) from the program due to behavior.  5 ejections

Outcome: Youth Club participants demonstrate character as indicated by participation in 2 or more group volunteer projects. 

Indicator: New for 2009, 1 Project in Fall 2008

Outcome: Youth attend school and have passing grades.*

Indicator: Youth have passing grades as indicated on quarterly report card.

Indicator: Youth attend school 95% of the time as indicated on quarterly report card.

* Changes in the laws regarding privacy around public schools have made it difficult for us to enforce our “no school/no Wesley Center” rule and required us to change our indicators around school success. At this point, the only way we have of knowing if students are attending school and getting passing grades is to ask the children for their report cards at the end of each quarter.

Outcome: Youth have skills to help them develop into productive adults.

Indicator: Wesley Weightlifters are successful in school as indicated by passing grades in all subjects. 100% (40/40)

Indicator: Demonstrate knowledge of self discipline as indicated by qualifying for National or International Competitions. 93% (37/40)

Individual and Family Services

Outcome: Individuals and families with limited resources have assistance meeting basic shelter-related needs when in crisis.

Indicator: Eligible persons facing foreclosure, eviction, or utility disconnection have necessary assistance to halt event and assure continued housing. 100% (298/298)

Indicator: * Persons potentially eligible for assistance are not turned away due to lack of funds.  New for 2009

Outcome: People have a way to meet basic needs for food and clothing.

Indicator: Individuals and families requesting food receive food.  100% (5,259/5,259)

Individuals and families requesting clothing receive clothing.  100%  (6,170/6,170)

Outcome: Individuals and families have help assessing financial situation.

Indicator: Persons seeking shelter and utility assistance create a realistic personal budget to help them get through their crises. 98% (293/298)

Indicator: Seniors assisted with monthly financial procedures are able to maintain or successfully transition their living arrangement.  100% (54/54)

Outcome: Immigrants are able to live and work legally in the United States and to become naturalized citizens.

Indicator: Clients have proper documentation filed with INS to successfully maintain legal status or attain citizenship.  100% (45/45)

Indicator: Immigrants become U.S. Citizens.  5

Senior Nutrition

Outcome: Homebound seniors requiring nutritious meals in order to stay healthy and avoid nursing home placement have access to daily meals.

Indicator: Homebound seniors requesting meals are assured of optimal service in home-delivery of meals. 85%

(225 served / 265 requests)

Indicator: Homebound seniors have assistance when necessary as a result of home visits by volunteers and staff. 100% (1,472/1,472)

Outcome: Seniors requiring nutritious meals and regular social interaction in order to stay healthy and remain living independently in their own homes have access to daily meals and socialization.

Indicator: Clients report enjoying a better quality of life because of volunteering, socialization and additional services offered at meal sites. 91% (20/22 surveyed)

Indicator: Increased usage of congregate meal sites by Baby Boomers and seniors aged 60-68 years. New in 2009

In-Home and Professional Medical Services

Outcome: Homebound elderly and those who have trouble getting to medical appointments due to infirmity or transportation issues have in-home medically-related services and support to assure their ability to continue to live at home.

Indicator: Low income seniors maintained or gained weight while receiving supplements.  80%  (52/65)

Indicator: Medically fragile seniors avoid premature nursing home placement as a result of medical services and support. 93% (103/111)

Outcome: Homebound elderly have in-home services and support to assure their ability to continue to live at home.

Indicator: Seniors receiving in-home services and support avoid premature nursing home placement. 95% (277/291)

Indicator: In-Home Services clients surveyed by an independent source indicate satisfaction with the quality of services provided. 100% (30/30)

Retired and Senior Volunteer Program – RSVP

Outcome: Volunteers have impact on community issues.

Indicator: Eligible individuals requesting meals receive hot meals each day of eligibility either through home delivery or congregate meal sites. 95% (707/747)

Indicator: Increase in EITC eligible persons served by the tax preparation program receiving EITC as a result of volunteer tax preparation, optimizing dollars returned to the community. (174 filings in 2007) 20% Increase (209-174) / 174)

Outcome: Volunteers experience improved quality of life.

Indicator: Surveyed senior volunteers report feeling less lonely as a result of their volunteer work. 74% (100/136)

Indicator: Surveyed volunteers report improved quality of life through volunteering. (“Improved quality of life” = keeping active, meeting new people, and having self-defined meaningful experiences and engaging in social interaction) 91% (124/136)