Impact and Programs
Accomplishments
In 2017, Emma Norton Residence served 114 women and Emma’s Place served 123 women and children. Eight families and six individual women moved into scattered-site housing. On an annual basis, approximately 60% of clients are people of color. Most of the women we serve are affected by mental illness, addicted to drugs/alcohol, or have a dual diagnosis.
Emma Norton Residence
In 2017, 71% of women at Emma Norton Residence maintained their housing for six months or more or exited to safe, affordable housing; 87% of women who lived at Emma Norton Residence for six months or more increased their independent living skills; 81% of women who identified employment as a goal obtained employment during their stay at ENR, and 70% of women with a mental health diagnosis were actively engaged in mental health services after living at ENR for six months or more.
Emma’s Place
At Emma’s Place, 88% of families moved to permanent, affordable housing at exit, and 100% of the identified adult heads of household engaged in services offered at Emma’s Place.
For all children and youth:
-- 100% of children with identified mental health or developmental needs were referred to at least one appropriate community resource/service.
-- 70% of school age children regularly attend school defined as attending 90% of the school year.
-- 100% of children with identified developmental delays demonstrated progress on ASQ screenings.
Scattered-Site Housing
Our new scattered site program achieved 100% of its primary goals in 2017: 1) all tenants successfully completed their initial lease period upon moving into their own rental units and 2) all households experiencing a crisis that potentially effects their housing stability received support services designed to resolve it.
Current Goals
Emma Norton Residence
70% of women will either maintain housing at ENR for six months or more OR exit to safe, affordable housing of their choice each year***
80% of women who remain in the program six months or more increase their independent living skills
75% of women who identify employment as a goal will obtain employment during their stay at ENR
65% of women with a mental health diagnosis will be actively engaged in mental health services after living at ENR for six months or more
90% of women will work with their case manager to complete a Stability Plan
90% of women with a Stability Plan will complete at least one goal before exiting the program
100% of women will receive at least one community resource to support their self sufficiency
100% of women will follow up on at least one referral before exit
80% of clients who report they are satisfied that services meet their needs at exit
***defined by having a “4” or “5” on Housing domain in Self Sufficiency Matrix
SOAR
20 new applications will be submitted to Social Security for consideration in 2017
40% of approvals on initial applications submitted
100% of SOAR clients who have additional needs will receive at least one referral for a community resource not related to SOAR
100% of SOAR clients who will follow up on at least one referral during their application process
80% of SOAR clients will attend at least 75% of their appointments
100% of submitted applications will be followed up with the Disability Review Examiner once submitted.
80% of clients who report they are satisfied that services meet their needs upon application submission
Emma’s Place
90% of families will move to permanent, affordable housing at exit
100% of the identified adult head of household will engage in services offered at Emma’s Place
75% of adults, who identify education or employment as a goal, complete or actively make progress in an education or job training program who completed
90% of adults will create a Stability Plan outlining their goals for building self sufficiency
100% of adults will actively work towards completing at least one goal on their Stability Plan prior to exit
100% of adults will be referred to at least one community resource to support their self sufficiency
70% of families will increase income between entrance and exit
80% of adults are satisfied with their experience at Emma’s Place annually
Youth Program
All Youth
100% of children with identified mental health or developmental needs will be referred to one appropriate community resource/service (moved from Early Childhood section)
90% of school age children regularly attend school defined as attending 90% of the school year.
75% of youth will attend at least one youth-oriented activity at Emma’s Place each quarter
80% of parents in housing that rate the youth program as positively impacting their children
80% of parents will support their children’s academic success by attending conferences and communicating with school staff
Percentage of adults who achieved a parenting goal (alternative – showing measureable increase in parenting skills)
Ages 0-5
90% of parents with children under age 5 will engage with the Early Childhood Specialist within 90 days of move-in.
90% of parents engaged with the Early Childhood Specialist will work with staff to ensure all of their child’s age specific health screenings are completed within thirty days of the milestone.
75% with identified developmental delays will demonstrate progress on subsequent ASQ screenings
90% of age eligible children will be enrolled in high-quality early childhood education services (such as Head Start)
90% of parents with children ages 0-12 will attend at least 50% of Incredible Years group meetings
Ages 6 - 12
90% of youth will perform at or above grade level in math and/or reading
75% of kids who demonstrate overall literacy improvement within one year
100% of students with identified educational needs are referred to at least one appropriate services to address the need
Ages 13 – 18
90% of youth are participating in or have completed the R Rules curriculum
75% have a GPA of 2.5 or higher
100% of students who have a GPA of 2.0 or less are referred to appropriate academic support services
90% of youth in 10th – 12th grade will develop a personalized career/life goal plan created with Emma’s Place staff
100% of youth in 10th – 12th grade will be referred to at least one community resource to support their path to independence
100% of youth in 10th – 12th with a personalized goal plan will access at least one resource related to that goal
90% of youth in 10th – 12th grade are on track to graduate high school compared to the local district average with an 83% graduation average (District 622 Annual Report)
Scattered Site
80% of tenants will successfully complete their initial lease period upon moving into their own rental unit.
100% of households experiencing a crisis that potentially effects their housing stability will receive support services designed to resolve it.
90% of households who resolved a crisis potentially effecting their housing stability will remain in their rental unit due to the support services received.
90% of adults will create a Stability Plan outlining their goals for building self sufficiency
100% of adults will actively work towards completing at least one goal on their Stability Plan prior to exit
100% of adults will be referred to at least one community resource to support their self sufficiency
Community or Constituency Served
Emma Norton provides residential and scattered-site housing programs for adults and single-parent led families. All clients must be homeless and have a documented disability diagnosis in one of the following categories: mental health, chemical dependency, learning disability or chronic health condition.
Geographic Area Served
The Twin Cites 7-county metro area, especially Ramsey County.
