In our work, outcomes look like changed lives – movement from instability to stability. We measure these outcomes through our stability index. This tool addresses practical markers of stability such as stable housing, emergency savings, reliable transportation, and employment. It also measures relational health in an individual’s friendships, self image, work performance, and relationship with God.
This weekly score gives a reference point for the personal growth and transformation that happens over the course of time that a person is in our Restore Jobs program.
Our goal in 2023 was to increase the stability score of our trainees 25 points over 9 months (total possible score = 100). After tracking weekly stability score data for the year, we’ve seen an average increase of 29 points in 9 months. Some of the practical markers of that increase in stability for the year include:
Trainees got their driver license
opened bank accounts
got off probation/parole
moved into permanent housing
Graduated from Drug Court/Behavior Health programs
Individuals into full time jobs