Results: Founded in 1907, we have helped thousands of children heal, kept families together and supported adults to lead rich and fulfilling lives.
Target demographics: Kerr works with children, adults and families with mental health challenges and developmental disabilities throughout Multnomah, Clackamas, Washington, Marion and Lane counties in Oregon.
Direct beneficiaries per year: More than 1,000 a year
Geographic areas served: Willamette Valley, Oregon and some SW Washington
Programs: Adults with developmental disabilities:thirty eight neighborhood-based homes offer 24-hour support and individual growth opportunities. Kerr provided services to 139 adults with developmental disabilities. Eighty six percent met their personal goals. We supported 296 people who want to participate in the workforce, join in the activities and purse hobbies to enrich their lives, leading to increased independence and community involvement, with 71% employed.
youth group homes:fifteen group homes and one residential setting where 131 youth with developmental disabilities and mental health challenges found around-the-clock support and life skills training in a safe and secure setting. Eighty one percent of the youth met their personal goals.
youth & family services:a wide range of services for children with mental health challenges as well as support for their families. Intensive intervention and psychiatric treatment for children ages 3 to 17. Many of these children are struggling to function at home, at school or in the community. Kerr provides treatment and skills training geared toward reuniting children with their families when possible and creating new potential for a healthy, productive life for each child. Programs include crisis psychiatric care, community-based mental health services, a family resource center and foster care. We provided services for 847 children with mental health challenges and support for their families. Kerr's goal is that 75% of children initially assessed with significant challenges show measurable improvements in presenting problems including high-risk behaviors, daily functioning and individual strengths; 81% of children accomplished this goal. We also measure success when the family and community have everything in place to understand and meet the child's needs. Kerr's goal is to discharge at least 85% of the children to a lower level of care; 92% of children were discharged to a lower level of care.
childrens developmental health services & hearing services:diagnosis and treatment of 950 children with developmental delays and disabilities including developmental behavioral pediatric medicine. Audiology and hearing health services, including hearing aids to 395 children and adults with hearing loss
