Good Shepherd Shelter

Program Mission Statement:

(self-reported)

1.to help each mother and child heal from the devastating effects of domestic violence

2.to help the mother become independent emotionally and financially so she will never have to return to the abusive relationship but can raise her children alone and provide a future that is peaceful and productive

3.to teach the children new social skills that are violence-free so that they have choices and do not have to perpetuate the GENERATIONAL cycle of violence.

4.to bring the children up to their appropriate grade level, give them a satisfying and successful academic experience and motivate them to pursue further education.

Score Summary

Overall Score:	Excellent
Practice Principles:	Excellent
Faith Related Elements:	Better
Outcome Measures:	Excellent
Change Process:	Excellent

Program Facts

• Paid (FTE) Staff Working: 20
• Program Participants Last Year: 96
• Meets about 90 time(s) with each participant per month
• Participants remain in the program for 12 months

Board Activities

Funding Overview

(self-reported)

	This Program	This Organization
Organization Budget: $1,198,000 Program Budget: $1,198,000
Foundation Grants	29%	29%
Government Grants/Contracts	0%	0%
Individual Gifts	65%	65%
Business/Corporate Gifts	1%	1%
Congregation/Denominational Gifts	1%	1%
Dues/Fees/Income	1%	1%
Other	3%	3%
	Average Program Funding From All Samaritan Programs	Average Organization Funding From All Samaritan Organizations
The next charts display the average funding sources for all programs currently in the Samaritan Guide for your comparison. Average Organization Budget: $3,820,907 Average Program Budget: $480,643
Foundation Grants	24%	18%
Government Grants/Contracts	3%	8%
Individual Gifts	36%	33%
Business/Corporate Gifts	9%	8%
Congregation/Denominational Gifts	9%	10%
Dues/Fees/Income	7%	9%
Other	10%	11%

It is important to maintain diverse income sources for your programs and for your oganization as a whole. Doing so provides long-term financial stability to your organizations and programs. It is also important to note that government funding often comes with stipulations and restrictions. More information is available in the Raising Resources Toolkit - pdf.

Score Details

Program Focus
Program Mission	Clarity and specificity of the program's mission statement.	Good
Target Population	Clarity and specificity of the programs target clientele.	Excellent
Eligibility Criteria	Clarity and specificity of the program's eligibility criteria.	Good
Program Requirements	Well defined requirements for client participation.	Excellent
Referrals From Other Organizations	Do other organizations recommend this program to their clientele.	Excellent
Referrals to Other Organizations	Does this program recommend other programs to their clients?	Excellent
Volunteer to Staff Ratio	Are volunteers effectively incorporated into the program?	Good
Past Participant Recruiting	Are past program participants recruited as volunteers?	Good
Evaluation and Practice Princples
Practice Principles	How supports and resources are provided to increase outcomes.	Excellent
Outcome Measurement	The ability to measure stated program outcomes.	Excellent
Change Process	Specific and measurable statement of the program's goals.	Excellent
Faith Related Elements	Integration of faith related elements.	Better
Measurement Frequency	Frequency of measuring client outcomes.	Excellent
Program Evaluation	Level of the budget allocated to measuring client outcomes.	Excellent
Institutional Stability
Organization Age	A measure of the organization's durability.	Excellent
Board Oversight	How involved in the program are the members of its board?	Good
Program Duration	Average duration of a clients participation with a program.	Better
Finances
Budget Diffusion	Diversity of the programs funding sources.	Good
Government Funding	Does this program accept little or no government funding?	Excellent

Program Score Details

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Outcomes & Measures:

(self-reported)

Scoring for this section is based on the organizations ability to provide at least three clear and specific outcomes with corresponding measures in which a relationship is shown between outcomes and measures.

Outcome 1: reawakened dignity and self-confidence

Measure Used:
mother begins to advocate for herself, makes decisions about school or job training and moves on those decisions

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Outcome 2: children begin to heal from the effects of domestic violence

Measure Used:
childern learn to better articulate their experiences and learn to self-soothe. Fewer reported nightmares, insomnia and bed-wetting

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Outcome 3: academic improvement

Measure Used:
less behavioral problems in school, more interest in class.

improved grades

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Outcome 4: legal protections in place

Measure Used:
restraining orders obtained

monitored visitation orders obtained

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Outcome 5: medical attention

Measure Used:
medical screenings completed. immunizations, dental, vision and other medical problems addressed

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Change Process:

(self-reported)

Scoring for this section is based on the organizations ability to provide clear, measurable, client-focused stages of change based on participant participation.

A battered woman increases her risk of being killed by her abuser to 75% by leaving so these women are EXTREMELY courageous and determined to protect and provide for their children. However, they have been stripped of their dignity and self-confidence so, at the Shelter, dignity and self-confidence are reawakened and restored—both through the encouragement of the staff and volunteers, the classes and therapy sessions and opportunities to re-connect with their God.

The classes are designed to help each woman become the best person, parent and provider she can. We also provide legal assistance, medical referrals and housing referrals. She develops the skills she needs and moves into being more hopeful and independent. Soon, she begins to plan for her future and set realistic goals for getting there. Eventually, she is ready to find her own home.

The children learn through therapeutic activities and school, both the academic, social and coping skills needed to heal, live healthily, succeed and, most importantly, to break the generational cycle of violence which is the only TRUE solution to domestic violence.

Program Score - Historical Review

Note: Significant decreases in scores may be the result of incomplete data in a Samaritan Award application.

End Notes

Incomplete Applications

Significant decreases in certain scores may indicate failure to comprehensively complete certain sections of the Samaritan Award application. Please be sure to fill out every question in the Samaritan Award application.

Relative Scoring

Total program scores are partially computed against other programs from within the same pool of applications and so are not cumulative.

Additional Reference Material

More information on scoring and methodology may be found on the Samaritan Guide and Award website.

Acton Institute Relationship

The Samaritan Guide and Samaritan Award are projects run by the Acton Institute. Inclusion in the Guide does not signify endorsement by the Acton Institute. More information on why the Acton Institute runs this project is available online.