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By the numbers

Outcomes that earn the referrals.

All figures placeholder pending current data export from HOC's outcomes tracking. Methodology disclosed at the bottom. Where industry benchmarks exist, we cite them.

Key metrics

The headline numbers.

Successful discharges
87%
Trailing 24 months
Family satisfaction
4.8 / 5
Post-discharge survey
Treatment goals met
76%
At time of discharge
Graduates pursuing post-secondary
63%
Class of 2024–25
Average length of stay
11.2 mo
vs. 14.8 mo industry avg
Reduction in incident frequency
−68%
Intake to discharge

Discharge breakdown

Where our boys go from here.

Where each resident lands at discharge. “Successful” in the headline metric includes the top four rows below.

Reunified with family
38%
Kinship placement
18%
Step-down / lower acuity
22%
Independent living / 18+
9%
Unsuccessful / higher acuity
9%
AWOL at discharge
4%

Academic outcomes

School works because the rest of life works.

92%
On track or graduated
At discharge
4.2
Credits earned per stay
Average
78%
IEP goals attained
For residents with IEP
63%
Pursuing post-secondary
Most recent graduating class

Alumni — where they are now

The work doesn't end at discharge.

Annual follow-up with consenting alumni at 1, 3, and 5 years post-discharge. Response rates disclosed in methodology.

84%
Stable housing
1 year post-discharge
71%
Stable housing
3 years post-discharge
62%
Employed or in school
3 years post-discharge
49%
Still in contact with HOC
5 years post-discharge

Methodology

What we count. Discharge outcomes assessed at the time of discharge, classified by the treatment team in coordination with the case team. Family-satisfaction surveys distributed within 30 days of discharge with one follow-up at 90 days. Alumni follow-up surveys distributed annually to consenting graduates at 1, 3, and 5 years post-discharge.

What we report. All metrics on this page reflect a trailing 24-month window unless otherwise noted. Response rates are: family-satisfaction survey — [rate]%; alumni 1-year survey — [rate]%; alumni 3-year — [rate]%; alumni 5-year — [rate]%.

What we exclude. Residents discharged within 30 days of admission are excluded from outcome metrics. Residents whose case-team disclosure preferences exclude post-discharge follow-up are omitted from alumni metrics.

Full report. A fuller annual outcomes report is available to referring partners and donors on request — including year-over-year trend lines, demographic breakdowns where statistically meaningful, and the questions we're actively trying to answer.

Want the full report?

We send it to referring agencies and major donors. Ask and we'll send the PDF.