We partner with families who survive on the edge of homelessness. Nearly all of them earn less than 30% of median income—that is less than $23,350 for a family of four. The vast majority does not have enough food or clothing, and all of our children are eligible for free or reduced lunch at school.

We don’t work with families who are “easy” to help—we partner with families who the DSHS, schools, and the police say need us the most.

We can see the positive impact our programs have—but for over 10 years we have also carefully evaluated program effectiveness.

Children

  • Children improve, on average, one and a half grade levels in reading (DAR Reading Assessment)
  • 60% improve their attendance and behavior at school (RMC Research Corp)
  • Children go from being, on average, more than a grade level behind to being almost at grade level by the end of the year (DAR Reading Assessment)

Families

  • 70% of parents increase involvement with their child’s school and homework (RMC Research Corp)
  • 85% of families are better able to meet their basic needs (NF Survey)

Community

  • More than 60% of residents increase attendance at community events (NF Survey)
  • 80% of residents more feel that more people in their neighborhood care about them (NF Survey)

To learn more about New Futures commitment to evaluating our programs, visit our Evaluation Page.

Family Testimonial

“It’s very difficult to raise a family in this community. There is so much violence and drugs. It’s hard for parents to have a good idea of what’s happening with their kids, especially when they go to high school.”