The Foundation reviews agency performance quarterly using reports derived from the Precious Minds, New Connections Database. In addition, at renewal times during the year, comparative analyses are prepared. Through January of 2012, 21 of the programs have been reviewed and renewed. For these 21 agencies the actual data for the 4 quarters preceding their review date revealed the following results.

• For site based programs, there were 7,241 participants in parenting classes at an average cost of $395 per participant. These participants attended 81% of the sessions scheduled and 76% completed 75% or more of their classes, a measure of successful program completion.

• For home visit programs, there were 787 participants receiving home visits at an average cost of $776 per participant. These participants were present for 88% of their scheduled home visits, a very acceptable level.

Satisfaction questionnaires indicated a 90%+ satisfaction level with the programs. In fact much of the time, participants in site based programs want to keep attending the classes after completion because of the mutual support group that has developed among the class participants.