Vista Hill - Current Results

ParentCare Family Recovery Center

• 100% of adult clients completing the program either had a job or were in a job training program. At admission, 30% held a regular job.

• All clients completing their outpatient treatment are drug free at discharge. At admission, 47% had used drugs in the past 30 days. Premature dropout due to relapse however remains a treatment concern. (Alcohol and Drug Questionnaire)

• No babies of ParentCare mothers were born with drugs in their system. Since 1999, 97% of babies born to ParentCare mothers are toxin-free at birth, according to medical records.

• Quality of life increased by 24% as measured by a standardized test that assesses a variety of life areas such as family and work. (Quality of Life Index)

• Overall, parenting clients reported significantly decreased parenting stress and reported significantly better relationships with their children after program involvement. (Parenting Stress Inventory)

• Clients demonstrate increased knowledge of reproductive health after program educational efforts. (Post test)

Comments by student's parents included:

"ParentCare has taught me to love and parent myself and my children, become a responsible woman in recovery with goals for a bright and healthy future."

"Having graduated ParentCare, I now have all the tools necessary to live a clean and sober life, be available and present for my children and famiy, and the ability to pursue my dreams and goals."

• Pre-school age children tend to increase in social competence.

• Children tend to decrease problem behaviors.

• On average children improved from the 45th percentile in ‘social competence' to the 55th percentile after only six months in the program. These gains are maintained for at least two years if children stay in the program. ( Social Competence and Behavior Evaluation - SCBE )

• Students involved in mental health treatment show improved attendance at school. (District student records)

• Standardized test scores that measure school, behavioral, mood, and other problem areas improved by an average of 29% after three months of program participation. (CAFAS - Child and Adolescent Functional Assessment Scale)

• Problem behaviors decreased and positive behaviors increased as evaluated by direct teacher observation.

• For students with GPAs below 3.0 prior to program entry, participation in the program for one year resulted in an average increase GPA of .24. (District student records)

• Children demonstrated statistically significant gains after 3 months in the program in General Adaptation (12%), Social Competence (17%), Emotional (6%) and Behavioral (10%) Functioning. ( Social Competence and Behavior Evaluation - SCBE )

• On average, teens showed a significant increase in self-esteem after six (6) months of attendance.

• Emotions and expressions of anger show improvement among participants.

• SAFIR parents report lower parenting stress and a better relationships with their child after program participation.

Comments included:

"I have learned a lot of things in the short time I have attended SAFIR. When I first started, I was like any normal teenager. I felt I didn't need this program. I know now that I do. I learned what effects the drinking and drugs had on my mind and body. This program is probably one of the best thins that happened to me. It woke me up and made me think I needed to change if I didn't want to become a nobody for the rest of my life. I can go out and realize I can have just as much fun not drinking and using and following the crowd. That's a good feeling, thanks to SAFIR," stated Allan, a San Diego SAFIR student.

On Track (teen and parent behavioral classes)

• Teens showed a significant average increase in self-esteem of 24%.

• Participating teens show improvement in emotions and expressions of anger.

• On Track parents report lower parenting stress and a better relationship with their teen after program participation.

Comments from an On Track student, age 14:

I attended On Track in Chula Vista . I attended for 12 weeks with my mom. We were not getting along at all. She asked me questions all the time, checked my music, came into my room to snoop, and I hated her. I got into some trouble with my friends and ended up at On Track. I was angry when we started the class. I learned that I had the choice and power to create my future. It wasn't only my mom being negative but I had to accept part of the blame. We both learned to respect each other. We have ups and downs but I know we still love each other," stated Ana from Chula Vista.

• Parents report lower parenting stress and a better relationship with their child after program participation. (Parenting Skills Inventory)

Comments by student's parents included:

• Students improved or met their individual academic goals 95% of the time. (Annual Individual Education Program review)

• Students improved or met behavioral goals 94% of the time.

• On average, 3 of every 4 students who were discharged, successfully transitioned to a less restrictive level of care.

• 99% of all program satisfaction ratings by parents were “good” or “excellent.”

Comments by student's parents included:

• “Staff at Stein are pleasant, courteous and are commended for their expertise teaching and dealing with their special students.”

• “You are all doing great!!!”

• “Excellent teacher. Excellent staff.”

• “I could not be happier with the staff and progress my son has made here in this extremely positive and supportive environment.”

• “We are extremely satisfied with the school and the staff. Excellent!”

• On average students met or exceeded Individual Service Plan (ISP) goals 85% of the time.

• 97% of all program satisfaction ratings by parents were “good” or “excellent.”

Comments by parents of children included:

• “The Rec program has been a very good experience for our child. We have seen a positive change in our child since starting Rec. We thank you for that!”

• “Outstanding, dedicated, sympathetic staff that cannot be thanked enough.”

• “It is an inspirational place for my children; thank you! ”

• “This is an outstanding program. You've changed lives for the good!”

Stein Education Centers—Adult Services Programs

• Despite significant obstacles to participation (e.g., transportation, cognitive impairment), participation rates were nearly 90%.

• 99% of all program satisfaction ratings were “good” or “excellent” during the last half of 2005.

• “Stein works well with difficult consumers."

• "Our son is receiving excellent mental stimulation, he's in competent hands and he enjoys the interaction very much. We're so thankful."

• “The staff are nice and courteous .”

• “I am pleased with the progress of the one consumer that I have at Stein.”

• “Can't really think of how it could be better than it already is.”