In order to measure the success of the program and the growth of the children involved in it, Friends of the Children adopted the clear and widely accepted benchmarks for vulnerable children in the field of positive youth development.

Goal 1.
Success in school with a minimum of a High School Diploma (preferred) or a GED

Goal 2.
Positive youth engagement including avoiding involvement in the juvenile justice system

Goal 3.
Pursue a healthy lifestyle including avoiding early parenting