United Way of East Central IowaBoard Update - FY 2012 Results

January 15, 2013

Destination: Impact

Phase 1 = Shared vision and measurement

Phase 2 = Build system/sector/team capacity

Phase 3 = Accelerate progress and increase results in all goal areas

Get Aligned:

• Funding redesign = 100% funding aligned • 2-1-1 and Volunteer Engagement Integration• Realign diverse volunteer teams to execute

Complete!

Phase 1: Shared Vision & Measurement

Phase 1: Shared Vision & Measurement

Get Focused• Research and establish the condition of the

community• Created shared measurement strategies• Assessment tools for all indicators

Complete!

Five Community Goals!

Phase 2: Build system/sector/team capacity

• Establish learning and sharing practices • Quantify how much we can do and how much

it costs • Standardize data collection and reporting• Build coalitions and workgroups

Complete!

The Farmer’s Market Story

Phase 3: Accelerate progress & increase results

in all goal areas

- Design and pilot systemic solutions- Complete business plans to achieve goals

- Gap analysis- Targeted investment plans- Diversified resource development plans

- Report annual progress

Timeline

• 2008 Aligned• 2009 Goals set• 2010 RFP released• 2011 funding began• 2012 Year 1 Results• 2013 Year 2 Results & new RFP• 2014 Year 3 results and new investments

begin

How will we achieve the goals?

2-1-1 Services and Needs Assessment

Public Policy

Coalitions and other stakeholders

Traditional investments

Breakthrough or gap investments

Community Goal

Now 2016

Volunteer Engagement

Public Policy

Community Goal

Coalitions and other stakeholders

Traditional investments

Breakthrough or gap investments

2-1-1 Services, coordination and needs assessment

Volunteer Engagement

Early Childhood

Early Childhood Goal: Increase the number of low-income children who are

ready for kindergarten by 50%

Year 1 Results:

Parents have increased knowledge and skills:1900 parents took parent education classes (79% increased)All Linn County parents of newborns received Babies and Books material

Children demonstrate developmentally appropriate skills:578 children demonstrated on track cognitive skills (93%)

Improved quality in early childhood settings:302 combined classrooms, home-based providers, and centers received program quality tools

1,516 children served (duplicated count)

RED Ahead Results

• 696 (97.7%) of respondents reported they "feel more prepared to support [their] child's language development and pre-reading skills."

• 1,027 (98.3%) of respondents practiced skills learned at RED Ahead at home.

• 1,005 (96.9%) of respondents practiced additional activities with children.

Youth Development

Youth Development Goal: Increase the number of low-income youth with 21st Century skills by

25%

Year 1 Results:

Youth are resilient & sustain caring relationships with others:• 2163 youth who have improved social-emotional skills (82% of those surveyed)• 994 youth who report having a positive relationship with an adult outside of their family

(84% of those surveyed)

Youth work collaboratively with others toward a common goal:• 545 low-income youth at United Way agencies served their community by volunteering

or taking leadership roles in civic projects

Youth make academic progress:• 412 youth have a positive attitude towards school• 460 youth are making progress or improvements in academic performance

Targeted Gap Strategy

Youth Achievement Corps Results Year One:

Total number of students tutored: 305• 130 Grant Wood• 175 total students at McKinley

Total Number of Hours of Tutoring: 2,136

1,383 hours at Grant Wood• 539 hours 1:1 or 1:2• 844 hours small group

753 hours at McKinley• 680 hours 1:1 or 1:2• 73 hours small group

Financial Stability

Financial Stability Goal: Increase the number of financially stable households by 15%.

Low-income households use a safety net of services.• 2,296,254 pounds of food distributed to 102 partners.• 3,269 individuals (1,209 households) accessed homeless prevention services and

1,311 individuals (834 households) were sheltered.Low-income households use supportive services to stabilize.• Over 125 individuals with barriers to employment obtained employment with the

support of job preparation and placement services.• Over 1,200 households improved their financial situation as a result of counseling

and case planning and/or accessed financial mainstream services.• 34,787 rides were provided to individuals to access education, employment or

community services.Low-income individuals build work related skills.• 538 individuals access skill building and/or training services.• Low-income households use benefits to increase income.• 1,354 free tax returns files, returning over $2 million to low income

households in our community.

KPACE Results• Cohorts currently available:

1. Health (25 students)2. Advanced Manufacturing (26 students)3. Business/Information Technology (16 students)

• Enrollmentso 197 referrals resulting in 46 enrollments for FY 12o 21 enrollments so far for Fall FY 13

• Logic Model:o 76% credential rateo 83% retained in academic plano 76% received support serviceso 8 GED, 30 National Career Readiness Certificate, 35 certificates awardedo Of the 46 who have completed so far:

o 5 moved onto credito 31 employed (76%)

Independence

Independence Goal: Increase the number of older adults able to

meet their daily needs by 25%.Decrease health risks & isolation• 2,950 were provided with a nutritious meal.Maintain/improve safety & mobility• 477 were provided with volunteer transportation to meet their medical

and daily living needs.• 237 were provided with chore services that increased their safety.Increase access to care supports that improve/maintain independence• 2,786 received case management services allowing them to remain in

their homes longer.• 1,641 participated in program s that increased their health and

socialization.• 847 caregivers received information and support on caring for their loved one.

Health

Health Goal: Increase healthy choices by 10%

Increase healthy behaviors:• 24,650 substance abuse prevention activities were provided to youth,

teachers and parents.• 9,236 children and families received fitness memberships to improve their

health.Increase access to preventative care and screenings:• 12,216 children and youth received oral health screenings.• 2,243 women and children received preventative health screenings to

maintain their health.Improve functioning through treatment and management • 1,654 received mental health counseling to decrease their level of crisis,

depression and/or anxiety.• 2,588 persons received substance abuse treatment to help increase their

functioning at home, work and school.

Women’s Leadership Initiative Results

• 4,114 prescriptions provided to 1,479 women• 261 women received medical co-pays• 116 women received durable medical supplies• 110 women received eye exams, and 115 received eye

glasses• 103 received emergency dental services• 81 women received diabetic testing supplies• 60 women received preventative healthcare screenings

during “Well Women Week”

Successes!• New initiatives show strong

results• More promising partnerships and

collaborations• Cross departmental integration• Alignment and shared

measurement• Perceived as a leader on key issues

Strategic Considerations• Are these 5 year goals?• What is the right mix of investments to

achieve our goals?– Root cause versus symptom treatment– Advocacy work to change funding and rules– Increasing collaborations to do more with less

• Setting effective “sub” goals by population• With whom do we partner?