We help children to grow up safe, in their homes, and ready for kindergarten
Research has shown that Relief Nurseries like Family Building Blocks help:
• Reduce child abuse & neglect
Victimization rates among enrolled families dropped below the rate for the general population.
• Keep children out of foster care
Nearly all (98.6%) of enrolled children avoided foster care and continued living safely with their families.
• Improve school readiness
The percentage of parents who read frequently to their children increased by 20% after only six months of enrollment.
• Save money & keep neighborhoods safer
An independent study found a nearly 4:1 return on investment: for each tax dollar spent, the state saved nearly $4 in costs associated with child abuse, criminal behavior, and other social issues.
Key Findings- 1 page | Fact Sheet- 2 pages | Full Report
Evaluation of Oregon Relief Nurseries by Portland State University
What do teachers and principals think is most important for school readiness?
Literacy and social-emotional development. When given a book, two-thirds of children entering kindergarten from low-income families didn't know where to start or which direction to go when reading.
School readiness of low-income children at risk for school failure, Journal of Children & Poverty
A great investment for our community
Watch how Family Building Blocks is a great investment for our community.
Family Building Blocks is a prevention program:
- Child abuse prevention
- Foster care prevention
- Crime prevention
