CHILDREN ABUSE PREVENTION & INTERVENTION PROGRAMS

Reaching Those Affected by Family Violence and Neglect –
2009-10 Annual Investment of $2.2 million in 13 programs

Prevention and intervention make all the difference. These programs reach children affected by neglect, family violence, parental drug and alcohol use and homelessness. They also support stressed families most at-risk for abuse and neglect by providing intensive case management, therapy, counseling, respite care and parent education.

Research shows that programs providing multiple support systems that ease family stress are most effective in preventing family violence, abuse and neglect.

PREVENTION & INTERVENTION OUTCOMES (from 2008-09)

On Track
85 percent of children in five Levy programs saw an increase in stability in their lives, including reduction in risk of family violence and improvement in overall family functioning.

On Target
Multnomah County Child Abuse Hotline received no further referrals for 91 percent of families in one Levy program within 180 days of completing services.

On Task
81 percent of parents with mental health issues (in two Levy programs) showed a decrease in depression and anxiety.

On Course
79 percent of children (in four Levy programs) with mental health issues demonstrated an increase in emotional well-being.