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Applied in 2006

Mother and Baby Program

CityTeam Ministries

Program Facts

  • Paid (FTE) Staff Working: 1
  • Program Participants Last Year: 1700
  • Meets about 4 time(s) with each participant per month
  • Participants remain in the program for 12 months

Volunteers

Volunteers per month: 75

Volunteers are trained:

Volunteer Training
AlwaysRarely

Volunteers are actively recruited:

Volunteer Recruiting
AlwaysRarely

Board Activities

  • Formally reviews the performance of the chief executive officer at least once every two years.
  • Formally approves the budget.
  • Ensures that arrangements with outside fund raising firms are made in writing.
  • Receives information about the financial arrangements with such firms and, if applicable, the anticipated portion of the gross proceeds that goes to the organization.
  • Has formally approved a conflict of interest policy and regularly monitors it to ensure adherence.
  • Receives, at least quarterly, the organization's financial statement.
  • Receives, at least annually, an auditor's management letter and report.
  • Convenes an audit committee.

Outcomes & Measures: (self-reported)

Outcome 1
90% of eligible registered clients receive good clean used clothing for the entire family, including appropriate business attire for welfare-to-work clients

Measure
Count number of clients receiving services

Outcome 2
95% of eligible registered adults with children receive appropriate weekly and monthly services (baby food, formula, diapers, baby clothing, furniture)

Measure
Count number of clients receiving services

Outcome 3
80% of eligible registered clients in semi-annual nutritional classes, semi-annual life skills classes and/or weekly groups learn and exhibit healthier life style choices.

Measure
Compare number of clients receiving services versus number demonstrating mastery of subject content.

Outcome 4
50% reduction in number of crises experienced.

100% increase in positive choices implemented.

Measure
Count total number of crises reported, number and types of crises avoided and positive choices made.

Change Process: (self-reported)

Program participants learn to budget their funds, care for their family's nutritional needs, and make good choices in raising their children. CityTeam staff and volunteers are available weekly to counsel and give food advice to women who may have nowhere else to turn.