2020 - 2021 Milestones
Numbers Served
Total children served: 284
Deschutes County 195 | Jefferson County 52 | Crook County 37
Total clients served: 1,192 children and family members
Risk Factors
100% of children served are at risk of abuse/neglect
81% of families served live below the federal poverty level
Average number of family risk factors: 16
Most common risk factors for MountainStar families include: Poverty, under-employment, or unemployment; Housing and food Insecurities; Mental health challenges; Substance abuse issues
Outcomes
99% of children receiving Therapeutic Early Childhood Program services remained free from confirmed cases of abuse and neglect
99% of children did not require foster care or another out-of-home placement
100% of children received developmental screenings
90% of children either met or exceeded the benchmark for social/emotional development
The Relief Nursery Model Is A Solution
We know that child abuse and neglect happens right here in Central Oregon. That fact is sobering, but it is reassuring to know that our therapeutic services (made possible by community support, donations, and grants) are making a real difference. That's been proven by an outside evaluator. Take a look at this report by Portland State University researchers on the Oregon Relief Nursery website to learn about these inspiring outcomes and more:
- The risk of abuse and neglect is decreased by 70% within the first six months of a family participating in a relief nursery program
- 95% of families in a relief nursery program for at least one year do not have further contact with the Department of Human Services or Child Welfare
