Community Outcomes

TSF is firm in its commitment to invest in programs that achieve results. Our efforts are firmly rooted around the assumption that family strength contributes to the strengths and abilities of children. TSF is investing in programs that lead to outcomes in the following areas:

• Maternal and Child Health
  • Women receive early and consistent prenatal care throughout pregnancy
  • Children will be born healthy
  • Women make healthy choices during pregnancy (e.g. avoid alcohol and tobacco)
• Healthy Start
  • Families form effective long-term relationships with a patient-centered medical home
  • Newborns and infants receive regular well-care check-ups, and avoid serious health problems
  • Newborns and infants receive proper nutrition
  • Parents establish and sustain early bond with their newborn
• Child Development
  • Children achieve appropriate developmental milestones
  • Children enter kindergarten capable of performing at grade level or above
  • Families have sufficient options for quality pre-school and family-centered childcare
  • Parents/guardians are active in their child's pre-school program and capable of engaging in effective early learning strategies
• Education
  • Children will achieve a level of literacy that enables them to be successful students
• Youth Success
  • Parents/guardians are engaged in their children's education, and embrace educational achievement as a core value
  • Youth maintain at least one positive mentoring relationship with an adult
  • Youth obtain a high school degree and are prepared to enter into post-secondary education, training or work
• Healthy Neighborhoods
  • Families are able to raise their children in safe, stable home environments
  • Families and their children will be supported by, and engaged in supporting, their neighborhood and community