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The needs of Central Florida families demand that BETA Center's
services be effective - and we are! A community cannot have a high
quality of life without healthy families. As a community it is our
job to provide resources to help those parents who want to be the
best possible parent, but lack the knowledge and skills. All forms
of child abuse and neglect can be destructive and dangerous to children
and youth. One form is not any less serious than any other form.
All forms of maltreatment merit your attention and concern. Because
children do not come with their own instruction manual, we must
make family support programs accessible to all. You only have to
look at these statistics to know why we at BETA Center work so hard
to help strengthen families.
"More than 80% of teen mothers
become dependent on welfare"
"The daughter of a teen mother is up to 83% more likely
to become a teenage mother herself." |
| - Campaign for Our Children of Central Florida |
| "Only about three in every 10
teen mothers earn a high school diploma." |
| - National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy. |
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"For every $1 spent on quality
early intervention programs, the state can save up to $7 in
later programs dealing with learning, emotional or mental
disabilities."
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| - FSU Center for Prevention & Early Intervention |
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"Nearly1 in 5 children in Florida
are considered living in high-risk families."
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| - Kids Count Survey |
| Central Florida (District 7) reports
the highest number of child abuse and neglect cases in Florida. |
| - Department of Children and Families |
| Greater Orlando/Orange County reports
the 8th largest number of child abuse and neglect cases in the
NATION, on a county-by-county basis. |
| - National Abuse Registry |
Serving over 27,00 clients in Orange, Osceola and Seminole County
| EMERGENCY FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES |
17,608 |
Food Pantry, Crisis Counseling, Information & Referrals, Baby
Supplies & Diapers and Non-medical Pregnancy Testing.
IMPACT:
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The immediate threat of homelessness, hunger
etc. was prevented by 96% of clients. |
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Avoiding a similar crisis and better money
management was achieved by 68% of clients.
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| FAMILY & NEIGHBORHOOD CONNECTIONS |
5,525 |
Youth Development, Parenting Workshops, Case Management, Community
Outreach and Family-Focused Events.
IMPACT:
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An increased feeling of self-worth/esteem
was demonstrated by 87% of youth. |
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93% of parents plan to use their new knowledge
to strengthen their parenting. |
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Being part of positive change in a neighborhood
is still statistically immeasurable, but we
know community support is vital. |
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| PARENT EDUCATION SERVICES |
3718 |
Enrichment Workshops, Parent Skills Building Course, Understanding
Anger Course, Families & Divorce Workshop, P.L.A.Y.Shop and Fathers
Make Magic Program.
IMPACT:
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98% of parents attending enrichment workshops
learned new information. |
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Through an increased knowledge of effective
parenting skills, 79% attending courses were
better equipped to meet their children's needs. |
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| PREGNANT & PARENTING TEEN PROGRAM |
336 |
Therapeutic Services, Prenatal and Parenting Education, Life Skills,
Developmental Child Care and BETA Alternative School.
IMPACT:
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98% of teen moms increased their
life management skills.
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Passing parenting classes with
at least a "C" was achieved by 88%. |
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Parent/Child attachment was
improved by 89%. |
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94% of the babies maintained
"normal" developmental progress. |
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89% of our teen moms stayed
in an educational setting. |
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Pregnant Women (of all ages) and Transitional Housing for "Minors
with Minors".
IMPACT:
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Decreased stress, anger & hostility
were experienced by 84%. |
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98% increased their prenatal and parenting
knowledge. |
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Coping and life skills were increased by
83%. |
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100% experienced a safe and nurturing home. |
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Children and parents receiving the knowledge and
support needed for strong and healthy families
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27,273 |
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