Data-Driven Outcomes Reporting

As part of our commitment to research and quantifiable performance, Hillside incorporates data-driven methods into our programs and services that enable the continuous review of our performance, and the measurement of true and meaningful impact. This consistent emphasis on measurement allows our agency to create the best possible outcomes among those we serve, with the highest value to our funders and communities.

Hillside publishes annual Outcomes Reports that track the measurable performance of agency-wide programs and priorities during each fiscal year. Data from the 2022 fiscal year are featured below.

Fiscal Year 2022 – Youth & Families Served

The data below reflect outcomes for Hillside services provided from July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022.

Gender

54% Female

46% Male

Age

13% 0-10 years

65% 11-18 years

6% 19-26 years

16% 27+ years

Ethnicity

37% African-American

37% Caucasian

15% Hispanic/Latino

9% Multi-Racial

2% Other

Youth & Families Served by Program*

Adoption

206

Adult Health Homes

1,015

Children’s Health Homes

1,749

Customized Services

77

Day Treatment Education

432

Developmental Disabilities

75

Early Childhood Development

240

Family Development

803

Family Finding

170

Foster Care

289

Home- and Community-Based Services

986

Residential Treatment (Includes Therapeutic Education services)

358

Youth Development

3,671

Hillside provided services in partnership with 8,963 families

*Includes enrollment in multiple services by some youth, adults and families.

Risk Factors

Upon admission to a Hillside program** in FY 2022, individuals presented with the following risk factors:

Adverse Experiences & Trauma 89% 89%
Mental Health Disorders or Diagnoses 87% 87%
Education Challenges 80% 80%
Violent Behaviors & Exposure 76% 76%
Suicidal Attempts, Ideation, Self-Harming Behaviors* 66% 66%
Runaway/Wandering Behaviors 51% 51%
Sexually Harmful Behaviors 42% 42%
Substance Use/Abuse 32% 32%
Legal Challenges (arrests, incarceration, involvement with legal system) 21% 21%

**Excludes Hillside Work-Scholarship Connection.

Adverse Childhood Experiences

Upon admission to a Hillside program,** youth and families complete a questionnaire to identify Adverse Childhood Experiences. Frequent or prolonged ACE exposure can affect a developing brain and create significant long-term health impacts, but early intervention can reduce those risks.

Parental Separation or Divorce 71% 71%
Household Mental Health Problems 58% 58%
Emotional Abuse 51% 51%
Household Alcohol or Drug Use Problems 50% 50%

4.5

OUT OF 10

Average ACE score among individuals in Hillside programs. A score of 4 or higher indicates substantially increased lifetime risk.

**Excludes Hillside Work-Scholarship Connection.

Fiscal Year 2022 – Outcomes at Discharge

By partnering with Hillside programs and staff, youth and adults can expect to enjoy safer, healthier lives within their families and communities.

Positive Results

Upon discharge from select programs in FY 2022:

of individuals were living with their families, in adoptive homes or independently

were able to transition to less intensive services

Family Satisfaction

Based on surveys conducted with youth and families served by Hillside in FY 2022:

of families were highly satisfied with services received

strongly agreed they would recommend Hillside programs to family or friends

Building Social-Emotional Well-Being

The Developmental Assets Profile measures assets that affect social-emotional well-being. Youth in most Hillside services complete this assessment upon admission and at discharge. Among youth discharged in FY 2022:

increased their overall number of assets

in the “challenged and vulnerable” range at admission increased their overall number of assets at discharge

Strengthening Connections & Support

Hillside uses the Youth Connections Scale in many services to measure relational permanency and supports that are critical to a young person’s long-term success.

of youth discharged in FY 2022 increased their connections and supports between admission and discharge

Download Outcomes Reports

Click on any image to view or download complete past years’ Outcomes Reports for Hillside programs and Hillside Work-Scholarship Connection.