Impact

2025 Program outcomes

Exit to Permanant Housing

79% of mothers who stayed 30 days or longer exited to permanent housing; 66% for all discharges

Length of Stay

The average length of stay was 4.8 months for families that stayed 30 days or longer (56%); 2.9 months for all discharges

Income Improvement

24% of all mothers were employed at discharge

Mental Health

96% of children (6 through 18 years) increased/maintained mental health functioning

Assessments

85% of children were assessed of whom 91% had a community referral completed

Parenting

71% of mothers improved parenting

Mental Health

76% of mothers improved mental health functioning or remained at the functional level

Sobriety

65% of mothers who stayed 30 days or more were clean and sober at discharge; 41% for all discharges

Program Participation

100% engaged in work development activities: job search group, job search coaching, and substance abuse treatment among others

Increased Income

95% of families maintained permanent housing

Permanant Housing

73% of families increased or maintained income

2024 Program outcomes

Exit to Permanant Housing

70% of mothers who stayed 30 days or longer exited to permanent housing; 59% for all discharges

Length of Stay

The average length of stay was 4.4 months for families that stayed 30 days or longer (63%); 2.8 months for all discharges

Income Improvement

32% of mothers who stayed 30 days or longer improved income; 21% for all discharges

Mental Health

100% of children (6 through 18 years) increased/ maintained mental health functioning

Assessments

84% of children were assessed of whom 80% had a community referral completed

Parenting

55% of mothers improved parenting

Mental Health

76% of mothers improved mental health functioning or remained at the functional level

Sobriety

74% of mothers who stayed 30 days or more were clean and sober at discharge; 52% for all discharges

Program Participation

100% engaged in work development activities: job search group, job search coaching, and substance abuse treatment among others

Increased Income

62% of families increased or maintained income

Permanant Housing

84% of families maintained permanent housing

Success Stories

Sheffield Place helps traumatized mothers and children navigate the journey from despair to hope and from homelessness to self-sufficiency. These stories highlight mothers succeeding through hard work, strength, and the courage to transform their lives.

"I wanted better for my kids and me"

I am a 32 year old single mother, with a 9 year old daughter and a 2 year old son.  I graduated from high…

"The support and community at Sheffield Place are important to me"

Drugs were the only escape I knew from the trauma I experienced over many years. I desperately wanted to get clean.   I am committed…