Overview of Program Results, 2006-2007

Family Therapy:

Direct Services for Children and Families:

• 1080 families & 2,069 individuals served.
• In the first 3 – 6 counseling sessions:
  • 76% of children experiencing school behavior problems showed improvement.
  • 74% of children experiencing difficulties in family relationships showed improvement.
• 98% of children had not been placed outside the home for treatment, correction or protection.
• 98% of children continued to be enrolled in school, had graduated and/or were employed.
• 99%... were treated with respect by SCYFC staff.
• 97%... found the staff to be skillful.
• 97%... were satisfied with their experiences at SCYFC.

Training for doctoral psychology interns, part-time graduate practicum students, UTSW psychiatrists, and other practicing mental health professionals – average ratings on a 10-point scale showed that:

• Training expanded their understanding & skillfulness: 9.2
• Trainees were treated with respect by SCYFC: 9.7
• Trainers were knowledgeable and skillful: 9.3
• Trainees were satisfied with their training experience: 9.3

J. Erik Jonsson Community School:

• 241 students attended JEJCS in the 2006-07 school year, 79% were school lunch eligible upon admission.
• 91% passed TAKS Reading
• 89% passed TAKS Math
• 97% passed TAKS Writing
• 68% passed TAKS Science
• 52% scored in the top half of national norms for Reading on the Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS)
• 67% scored in the top half of national norms for Math on the ITBS
• 59% scored in the top half of national norms for Language on the ITBS
• 86% of Spanish-speaking children (91% for all students) demonstrate 30 months or more gain or show Kindergarten Readiness in English language comprehension and expression during their first two years in the JEJCS’ preschool program.
• 98% average daily attendance
• 99% of parents were satisfied with their child’s education
• 99% of parents were satisfied with the way the family was treated
• 100% would recommend JEJCS to others

Youth Camp:

• During the past eight years Steve Holm has trained over 300 camp directors and leaders in Russia; in 2007 these trainees provided services to 25,000 youths; his training manual in Russian went into its 3rd printing.

New programs at Family Works Center:

Direct Services:

• 1,385 clients attended parent training in Family Life Education.
• 32 individuals and 16 families participated in the intensive “Parents Empowering Preschoolers.”
• 183 clients and 74 families participated in assessments conducted by the Infant Child Comprehensive Assessment Program.
• 128 clients and 43 families attend the Therapeutic After School Program.

Scholarship Program:

• College scholarships were awarded to 23 former clients in 2006-07.
• 62% of the scholarship recipients had successful outcomes.
• 89% of the scholarship funds awarded had successful outcomes.

Institute for Excellence in Urban Education:

• 1,524 students and 97 teachers participated in “Science Goes to Camp”
• IEUE staff consulted with 19 partner schools in 3 school districts
• 52 college and university students (El Centro, Mountain View, UNT-Denton and UNT-Dallas) observed in JEJCS classrooms for a total of 414 hours of training.