As a result of Safe Haven for Families At Risk we anticipate a 50% increase in school attendance, a 60% reduction in chemical dependency, an increase in employment of 75%, and an 80% increase in obtaining permanent shelter among our clients.
The Albany Department of Social Welfare maintains demographics in following areas on the homeless population within the city:
• School attendance (children ages 5 - 18)
• Chemical Dependency (homeless women)
• Employment (homeless women)
• Permanent Shelter (homeless families)
Safe Haven for Families At Risk will maintain detailed records on each family served. We anticipate a 30% annual drop-out rate.
In an effort to assist the program, The Homeless Shelter Coalition (overnight shelters) has agreed to permit extended stays up to six to nine months for families with children actively participating in Safe Haven for Families At Risk.
The resulting data will be evaluated by our staff Chemical Dependency Counselor (R.N.) and Licensed Clinical Social Worker (L.C.S.W.) under the supervision of the Program Coordinator.
We will publish our statistical analysis using these criteria twice annually. A report will be sent to each donor (if requested) and to the Albany Department of Social Welfare.
