Statistics & Outcomes
Based on weekly, monthly and other reports from DCF, mentors, mentees, parents, and teachers, the more than 100 at-risk children served by STAR from August 2002 through July 2005 have demonstrated measurable, significant improvements.
- 75% improve their academic performance
- 60% improve classroom behavior
- 50% are now more able to avoid delinquency
- 75% or more of the children show measurable improvement in key skills including the ability to express feelings, completing homework, and making decisions.
- 85% of the children demonstrate improved self-confidence
- 90% of teachers rate the mentor and STAR "excellent"
- 92% of the children rate their mentor and STAR "excellent"
- 83% of parents rate the mentor and STAR "excellent"
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14 Communities Served
Nearly six out of 10 children served by STAR have been from Hartford. The most frequently served towns are New Britain, East Windsor, and Manchester—each with 6 percent of the 2002-2005 STAR clients. Ten other towns have had children in the STAR Services program.
