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Key Findings
The Family Support Cluster improved data collection over the last fiscal
year allowing for a clearer picture of the client population served by the partner
agencies. Improved demographic data revealed partner agencies continue to reach
ethnically and linguistically diverse populations. The Family Support Cluster provided
services to over 50,000 clients.
The population of core clients served by the Family Support programs continues to
reflect low-income clients with a high level of need. Over 40% of clients of the
Family Support cluster reported an annual income of less than $10,000.
After participating in Parenting Education programs, parents report an increase
in their parental knowledge as measured by the questions: My knowledge of how my
child is growing and developing, My knowledge of what behavior is typical at this
age, My knowledge of how my child’s brain is growing and developing.
Resource Center clients made statistically significant improvements on 23 of the
35 Life Skills Progression Instrument items with the greatest change seen on the
Relationship scales where clients were asked about relationships with family, friends,
their children and service providers.
Resource Center parents are struggling to meet basic needs and many of them are
underemployed or unemployed. Increased collaboration among First 5 San Bernardino
funded partners as well as collaboration with other community organizations would
benefit these families who are struggling with multiple needs.
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