Studies of Mountain Home’s effectiveness have been overwhelmingly positive.

In fact, the data shows that our participants are far better prepared to face the challenges of independent life than they were before living here. Of past participants:

100% delayed the birth of a second child for over one year. The national average is only 61%.

90% report a high or very high level of knowledge about basic childcare. Only 43% reported the same level prior to living at Mountain Home.

71% report a very high level of knowledge of child safety. Only 20% prior to living at Mountain Home.

80% report a very high level of knowledge of appropriate expectations for a child. Only 10% prior to living at Mountain Home.

43% report a very high level of knowledge of nutrition and cooking skills Only 18% prior to living at Mountain Home.

58% moved to independent living from Mountain Home.

65% were living independently after six months.

The areas of decision-making, communication, recognizing healthy relationships, managing health issues and managing money all reflect similar advances in participant knowledge.

Sources. These figures were gathered from the University of Montana Social Work Study, May 2004, based on figures provided by the Mountain Home Montana Evaluation Report, August 2000 to August 2003.