Monitoring Progress and Outcomes

The respected Public/Private Ventures organization, in its Phase I Evaluation Report's "Overview of Findings," noted: "Finally, the initiative has developed a reputation for credibility, innovation and strength in New Jersey government, which has not only helped in efforts to raise funds to sustain activities, but is also changing state policy to better support families. Few community initiatives can make such claims."

Our work continues to be used to inform broader policy at the county, state, and national levels. Ultimately, we expect our investments in improving parenting, improving primary care, improving child care and integrating community supports will demonstrate that starting early and focusing on prevention can improve health and development outcomes and reduce downstream public expenditures for crisis services.

Children's Futures Results-2006

Touching the lives of children in Trenton

• 600 women and 1,800 family members have been served through home visiting;
• 528 children and more than 1,000 family members have been served through child care;
• 2,100 residents have attended parenting workshops;
• More than 4,000 children have received primary care services;
• 400 fathers have enrolled in the Fathers' initiative;
• 200 women have received counseling for depression; and
• Families have received many referrals to other community agencies

Children receiving services through home visiting:

• 100% of children have health insurance;
• 93% of children have up to date immunizations; and
• 100% have been linked to primary care

You are invited to learn more about our work and our outcomes by contacting Children's Futures.