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The recidivism rate for program graduates is just 14% – and drops to 8% among those in the mentoring program, compared to the 44% national average.
84% of participants report reduced conflict in co-parenting relationships after going through the Pathways to Success program.
Pathways to Success graduates contribute to an increase in annual tax revenue of $1,434,430 over a two-year evaluation of our work.
The Pathways to Success program reduces costs to taxpayers through lower reliance on the court system, Medicaid, foster care, and prison services.
70% of participants are still employed nine months after getting a job.
Studies showed a six-fold ROI of $6.85 for each dollar invested in Connections to Success services over a three-year evaluation of our work.
74% of participants secure employment shortly after completing the program.
Reduction in annual incarceration costs of $4,950,000 over a two-year evaluation of our work
The average cost of all annual program services is $2,025,000 over a two-year evaluation of our work.
Within six months of starting work, 82% of graduates experience an increase in earnings.
Program alumni are improving their credit, building emergency savings, and reducing personal debt.