Young people who become involved in Tapestry represent different genders, ages and races, but most have one thing in common: a long history of family conflicts. Very few of the youth see their own strengths and talents- their futures seem limited by violence, poverty and strained relationships. But other things they have in common are strengths and positives waiting to be discovered, and a Tapestry team ready to help. Here’s a little more information about the youth that are enrolled in Tapestry: Please note that this data covers the grant funded period from 2003 through 2009.
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Gender
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|
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Referrals:
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Juvenile Court
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Child Welfare
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Other
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Total
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%
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|
Female
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289
|
220
|
145
|
654
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40%
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|
Male
|
452
|
263
|
280
|
995
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60%
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Total
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741
|
483
|
425
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1,649
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100%
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Age
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|
|
|
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Referrals:
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Juvenile Court
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Child Welfare
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Other
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Age of Youngest Child
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9 years
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4 years
|
4 years
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Age of Oldest Child
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18 years
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21 years
|
17 years
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Average Age
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15.04 years
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13.66 years
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11.24 years
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Race
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|
|
|
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|
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Referrals:
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Juvenile Court
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Child Welfare
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Other
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Total
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%
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African Am.
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557
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374
|
335
|
1,236
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75.5%
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Caucasian
|
147
|
94
|
81
|
322
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19.5%
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Hispanic
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25
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3
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0
|
28
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2%
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Biracial
|
6
|
9
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0
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15
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1%
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Other
|
1
|
2
|
2
|
5
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>1%
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|
Total
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736
|
482
|
418
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1,636
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|
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Where do our families live?
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|
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|
|
|
|
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2005
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2006
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2007
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2008
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2009*
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Total
|
|
Northeast Cluster
|
40
|
41
|
129
|
191
|
101
|
502
|
|
Southeast Cluster
|
43
|
38
|
124
|
185
|
114
|
504
|
|
Central Cluster
|
28
|
35
|
112
|
139
|
76
|
390
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Westside Cluster
|
26
|
42
|
108
|
161
|
69
|
406
|
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Total
|
137
|
156
|
473
|
676
|
360
|
1802
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Missing Data
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0
|
0
|
17
|
30
|
32
|
79
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* 2009 is an incomplete year for data
In addition to the annual evaluation design, Tapestry has implemented a revised Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) process which tracks performance and process measures in an effort to continue to perfect the practice model. The CQI process was developed collaboratively with Tapestry’s contract partners, and involves semi-annual site visits. Initial site visits occurred with all 10 providers in April and May 2010, and subsequent action plans have been submitted by all providers addressing the areas requiring attention. Some of the key themes identified during these initial site visits are:
- Engagement
- Informal & natural supports
- School attendance
- Transition and successful graduation
- Partnership between care coordination and parent advocacy providers
To view the CQI data profiles for the care coordination and parent advocacy providers, please click on the links to the PDF documents below.