Improvement Measures

New Perceptions is an Agency Partner of the United Way of Greater Cincinnati, and as such, works to reach the United Way’s Bold Goals to better the quality of life for our region. The two Bold Goal areas that we work towards are Income and Education. United Way is working to improve the financial stability of individuals and families, and the quality of early learning experiences for low-income children. New Perceptions supports these efforts through our Adult Day Training – Employment, Supported Employment, and Infants and Children with Developmental Disabilities School Readiness programs.

2014 Statistics

Adult Day Training – Employment

Each participant in this program receives an annual, individual Plan of Care that guides learning and training to achieve the goals and interests of each participant.
There are three goals related to this program:

1. Individuals complete job readiness program to learn workplace life skills
   Success Rate:                  90%
2. Individuals obtain employment
   Success Rate:                  90%
3. Individuals retain employment 12 months after entry into employment
   Success Rate:                  96%

Supported Employment

New Perceptions staff work one-on-one with each participant to learn his/her strengths, interests, and wishes in regard to their employment situation and then assist with the skills and motivation needed to succeed.
There are four goals related to this program:

1. Individuals complete job readiness program to learn workplace life skills
   Success Rate:                  96%
2. Individuals obtain employment
   Success Rate:                 92%
3. Individuals retain employment 12 months after entry into employment
   Success Rate:                  95%
4. Individuals will retain employment more than one year that have been previously placed in employment and still receive services from Supported Employment
   Success Rate:                  92%

Infant/Children School Readiness

Infants and children with developmental disabilities are evaluated and receive in-home therapy in this program.
There are three goals related to this program:

1. Children are referred from First Steps: KEIS and are evaluated within two months
   Success Rate:                  99%
2. Children participate in home visiting programs at least six months
   Success Rate:                  95%
3. Children participating for a minimum of six months demonstrate progress in cognitive and language skills
   Success Rate:                  95%
4. Children participating for a minimum of 6 months demonstrate progress in Fine and Gross Motor skills
   Success Rate:                  95%
5. Parents/caregivers support children’s development (social, emotional, physical, and/or cognitive)
   Success Rate:                  98%
6. Children will successfully transition to their public preschool, private preschool, or are age appropriate
   Success Rate:                  91%