179 children stayed at Blessing House
277 intakes - Children were signed in to stay at Blessing House  (Some children stayed more than one time)

2,495 days of care provided

9 days average length of stay

86% of families were headed by a single parent

7% of families were headed by a grandparent or relative raising grandchildren/family members

37% of our families came to us through agency referrals

63% of our families came to us through outreach efforts in the community, prior knowledge about Blessing House or referrals from family and friends

18% of our families came because of homelessness but accounted for 36% of our days of care

59% of our children had not stayed at Blessing House before; 41% had stayed previously

56% of our children were infant/preschool (under age 5)
44% of our children were school age (age 5-12)

89% of our children were from the cities of Elyria and Lorain