statistics/outcomes

Why do children come to Providence House?

  • 46% of families were homeless
  • 76% of children were at risk for abuse/neglect
  • 1 in 4 children had a caregiver with a medical crisis
  • 1 in 7 children had a caregiver affected by a mental health crisis
  • 1 in 13 children witnessed domestic violence


In 2009:

  • 382 inquiries for placement were made and 194 children were admitted into our care for a total of 5,340 days of care
  • In one year more than 200 medical visits were provided, over 17,700 meals & 11,800 snacks served. Nearly 40,000 diapers were changed, more than 1,000 outfits were given to children along with shoes, blankets, toys and books
  • A Day of Care at Providence House costs $340 per child. The average cost for the placement of a child at Providence House is $9,520. It costs taxpayers pay less money to support children at Providence house than placement in foster care programs.

"We take responsibility for children who have no one else to do it... the responsibility of providing a temporary home, food, clothing and most of all - loving care."

A Providence House Staff Member