Cost Comparisons

Direct Service Time	Child Ages	Facilitators	Facilitator Training Costs	Materials Cost	Cost of Facilitation *	Total Cost	Cost Per Hour	Families Served	Cost Per Family	Evidence Based?
Strengthening Families Program
7 (+4) sessions x 2 hrs = 14 - 22 hrs	10 - 14	2	$3500	$1109	$4000	$8609	$391	10	$861	yes
The Incredible Years
12 sessions x 2 hrs = 24 hrs	3 - 12	1	$500 per leader	$1500	$3360	$5360	$223	12	$446	yes
The Parent Empowerment Program
10 sessions x 2 hrs = 20 hrs	3 - 25	1	Included in Cost of Program	Included in Cost of Program	$3999	$3999	$200	20	$200	No **

*Cost of Strengthening Families Program and Incredible Years Program is approximate  and based on program website information.  Childcare, food costs and service time for meals have been factored out of calculations to make more accurate comparisons.

** Currently being researched for evidence based status.  Preliminary data, from two samples of 500 parents using the Family Assessment Measurement (FAM-III), suggests improvement in family functioning for those completing the program.  (Data available upon request.)

If you have questions or would like to host The Parent Empowerment Program, please contact Tim O’Brien at 503-853-6843.