PACE reports very successful outcomes. Of the girls who participate in the program over 90 days, 95 percent improved academically and 79 percent improved by one full grade level. Of the girls that completed the program, 91 percent had no involvement with the criminal justice system one year after leaving PACE, and 88 percent remained uninvolved after five years. The organization is committed to rigorous evaluation of its program model, and expects evaluation planning will be a central element of its forthcoming business planning work. 

Over the next nine months, PACE will develop a robust business plan that will chart the organization's future. EMCF has made a $250,000 grant to offset the staff and other organizational costs PACE will incur during the development of the plan. EMCF will also cover the cost of engaging management consultants, evaluators and other experts to work closely PACE.

For more information about PACE Center for Girls, visit its website at www.pacecenter.org.