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Outcome #1: Families, Youth and Individuals are Engaged in their Community’s Decisions and Activities
Indicators:

·         Students whose parents talk regularly with them about school

·         Students involved in school decision making

·         Percent of eligible population voting in presidential elections

Outcome #2: Pregnant Woman and Young Children Thrive
Indicators:

·         Early prenatal care

·         Low birth weight

·         Births where families receive “new baby” visits

·         Infant mortality rate

·         Children 0 – 4 in families receiving welfare

·         Injuries in ages 0 – 9 resulting in hospitalization

·         WIC-enrolled children overweight or at risk

·         Child mortality rate

Outcome #3: Children Are Ready For School
Indicators:

·         Kindergartners fully immunized

·         First-graders screened for vision and hearing problems

·         Children’s readiness for kindergarten

·         Standars met for “ready schools”

Outcome #4: Children Succeed in School
Indicators:

·         School attendance rate

·         Percent of 2^nd graders meeting reading standard

·         New Standards English/Language Arts assessment scores

·         New Standards Math assessment scores

·         Percent of students with special education IEPs

·         Estimated percent high school completion

Outcome #5: Children Live in Stable, Supportive Families

·         Percentage of children in poverty

·         Percentage of children in families receiving Food Stamps

·         Percent child support paid

·         Percent parentage established for out-of-wedlock child support

·         Rate of child abuse and neglect

·         Percent of children (ages 5 – 17) in families receiving welfare

·         Rate of out-of-home placement (ages < 18)

·         Average number of moves within the child substitute care system

Outcome #6:  Youth Choose Healthy Behaviors

·         Percentage of youth participating in youth programs

·         Percentage of students volunteering in their community

·         Percentage of students smoking cigarettes within the last 30 days

·         Percentage of students using alcohol within the last 30 days

·         Rate of teen sexually-transmitted diseases

·         Young teen pregnancy rate (ages 15 - 17)

·         Rate of injuries (ages 10-17) resulting in hospitalization

·         Rate of custody for children deemed “unmanageable”

·         Rate of court dispositions for delinquency

·         Rate of delinquents in custody

·         Rate of teen violent deaths

Outcome #7: Youth Successfully Transition to Adulthood

·         Percent of high school seniors with plans for education, vocational training or employment

·         Percent of graduating high school seniors who continue their education within 6 months.

·         Rate of out-of-home placements (age 18 – 24)

·         Rate of injuries (ages 18 – 24) resulting in hospitalization

·         Rate of teen non-violent deaths

Outcome #8:  Adults Lead Healthy And Productive Lives

·         Rate of injuries (ages 25 – 64) resulting in hospitalization

·         Percentage of adults who smoke cigarettes

·         Percent of adults who are “binge drinkers”

·         Rate of suicide (ages 18+)

·         Percent of people above poverty level

·         Average median family income

·         Average annual wage

·         Rate of job creation

·         Rate of employment

·         Percent of adults (ages 18+) receiving welfare

Outcome #9:    Elders and People With Disabilities Live With Dignity and Independence in Settings They Prefer    

·         Percent of population aged 65+ in poverty

·         Rate of injuries (age 65+) resulting in hospitalization

·         Percentage of population (aged 65++ at risk for depression

·         Rate of adult abuse and neglect victims

·         Percent successful job placements among consumers of Vocational Rehabilitation services

·         Balance of institutional, home and community-based options for long-term care.

Outcome #10:  Communities Provide Safety and Support to Families and Individuals

·         Percent of youth who feel valued by their community

·         Percent of youth who have an adult who provides help and advice

·         Rate of out-of-home placements (ages 25+)

·         Rate of petitions filed for Relief From Domestic Abuse

·         Rate of violent crime

·         Rate of sexual assault

·         Percent living in affordable housing

·         Percent met need for child care

Singing Telegram, Anyone?
Special Birthday, Anniversary or just want to embarrass
someone you love??

In an effort to revive this lost art and to help raise money for those in need in our community, Jon Gailmor will deliver your Singing Telegram for a $30 donation (or more if you like!) to our local United Way.  Contact Dawn at 888-3252 to schedule a time to meet with Jon so he can help you prepare your special message.