Needs and Outcomes

Our communities are hurting. No one is exempt from the pain of family conflict. As youth and families come to TreeHouse in desperation, we give them hope, for today and for tomorrow. We transform communities - impacting neighbors, classmates and school systems, law enforcement agencies, and church congregations.

Is TreeHouse Working?

There are many ways to measure success in any endeavor. We see how significantly the TreeHouse programs work by looking into the changed faces of the teens we serve and seeing the markedly improved behaviors they exhibit every day. Just as important, the facts support our mission and affirm its success. Every measure of success, whether hard data or anecdotal, further reinforces our commitment and passion to reach even more teens with love, hope and transformation.

Life Transformation is Demonstrated by these Outcomes

• Reduce at-risk behaviors
• Build healthy relationships with God, self and others
• Connect to a supportive Christian community
• Graduate high school
• Purpose an educational or vocational track for their future

Teens Need Your Help!

• 70% of TreeHouse youth live in poverty
• 54% live with just one parent or guardian
• TreeHouse youth face issues such as violence, substance abuse, homelessness, sexual activity, self injury, thoughts of suicide, and failure at school
• TreeHouse youth experience loss more often than others in their communities – foreclosure, financial difficulties, frequent moves, homelessness, abandonment, and rejection

Teens Experience Results!

TreeHouse youth participate in groups led by professionals and trained volunteers, as well as receiving one-on-one mentoring support. TreeHouse staff work with schools – offering confidential school day support, foster care, guardians, and transitional housing to help youth make the transition to new situations and through court procedures

• More than 85% of youth, attending TreeHouse for 12 months or more, either improved or maintained high levels of positive feelings about having at least one adult in their life that they could trust
• 62% maintained or improved hope for their future
• 39% maintained or improved thinking of the impact their actions have on others around them
• Over 50% of youth either decreased their involvement in risky behavior
• 68% of youth maintained none or decreased thoughts or attempts to hurt or injure themselves on purpose