Impact bond project: INDIGO-POJ-0003

Result level: Outcome level
Result type: Final
Period: 2013-06 to 2018-10
Outcomes achieved: The RF service was effective in reducing the likelihood of OOHC placements, with 184 fewer Index Children compared to Control Children entering care during the measurement period. This difference was statistically significant (p<.05) and driven by a higher number of entries into care by the children in the Control Group in the first three months of the measurement period 
Number engaged in impact bond: 303 children and their families

Result level: Outcome level
Result type: Final
Period: 2013-06 to 2018-10
Outcomes achieved: The RF service had a limited impact on the number of SARAs commenced for Index Children relative to Control Children. Similar to Helpline reports, Index and Control Children had an absolute reduction in the number of SARAs commenced over the measurement period.
Number engaged in impact bond: 303 children and their families

Result level: Outcome level
Result type: Final
Period: 2013-06 to 2018-10
Outcomes achieved: The RF service had a limited impact on the number of Helpline reports received for Index Children relative to Control Children. While the total number reduced over time, Index Children received more Helpline reports in the first nine months after RF service start than Control. Children over the same period. After nine months, both groups received a similar and declining number of reports. This finding was consistent with previous evaluation reports, which noted that Index Children may have experienced higher numbers of reports than Control Children due to surveillance bias (i.e. the number of helpline reports is linked to the level of contact with service providers)
Number engaged in impact bond: 303 children and their families