Relationships have especially been successful in the few cases where minority staff have been hired. Members of the Sustainable Families Action Team are incorporating at risk programming into their annual plans of work. With over forty members on this action team, from different disciplines, at risk programming is becoming a part of Extension's base programming. Outcomes were determined through interviews and written questionnaires with participants and parents. Two minority youth who have been involved in the Improv Troupe are now attending college.
Youth are able to actively participate in groups as a result of their involvement with the projects.
Youth have made a commitment to stay drug and alcohol free and maintain average grades in order to participate in the program. Youth who participate in the program are becoming positive role models among peers in their community. Improv Troupe has reached over 2600 people in 20 performances with messages related to peer pressure, youth ethics, health issues, domestic violence, and substance abuse. Parents are more involved with their childrens' activities. Families have gained inter personal skills from participating in Strengthening Families programs.