Applied in 2004

Family Services

B.A.B.E.S., Inc. Respite & Counseling Services

Program Facts

  • Paid (FTE) Staff Working: 4
  • Program Participants Last Year: 810
  • Meets about 3 time(s) with each participant per month
  • Participants remain in the program for 12 months

Volunteers

Volunteers per month: 20

Volunteers are trained:

Volunteer Training
AlwaysRarely

Volunteers are actively recruited:

Volunteer Recruiting
AlwaysRarely

Board Activities

Outcomes & Measures: (self-reported)

Outcome 1
Stress reduction among parents.

Measure
Assesments by counseling partners with pre/post feed back.


Outcome 2
Increase participation in Just For Dads Club -men's parenting group by 50%

Measure
Attendance sheets, Facilitator/counselor feed back sheets and particpants sheets


Outcome 3
Provide activities which enhanced father/ child relationships.

Measure
Outing participation


Outcome 4
Provide opportunities for academic success, in an effort to reduce teen pregnancy.

Measure
Monitoring of grades - achievement tracking participation in Thinking Cap no additional or initial pregnancyby teens.


Outcome 5
Increase awareness of community connections and resources for our non-English speaking program participants

Measure
Attendance at Corzon De Mujer gatherings and information sessions - track employment and schooling improvement.


Change Process: (self-reported)

We promote family unity through positive reinforcement and parental education. All activities and services are free. Our philosophy is to assist families with dignity. The collaborative efforts of our professional counselors and our on-site services help diminish the stigma of seeking mental health support. Parents return to the program, demonstrating the trust built between staff, volunteers, community partners, and parents. Our newest strategy is parental “teach back” sessions. All of efforts result in family stability, a nurturing environment, and violence-free homes for children.