Impact at a Glance

From good to great: measuring outcomes, not just outputs.

Every child deserves a safe home and family. For over 100 years, Hutton Settlement has provided long-term residential care for children ages 6–18.

Graduation
99%

of Hutton youth graduate high school.

Hutton youth99%
Washington State overall86%
Washington foster youth53%
Life After Graduation
74%

go on to college, trade school, or a CTE program.

Hutton youth74%
Washington go-on rateabout 55%
Youth in out-of-home placement nationwide2–6%

Service and Achievement

54%

of Hutton youth are actively working toward the Congressional Award Gold Medal, which honors initiative, service, and achievement in young people across the United States.

400+

hours of community service completed by Hutton youth since January 2024.

When you are just surviving, you can’t dream. Hutton changed that.

Hutton alum

Outputs vs. Outcomes

Services have long helped tell the story of Hutton’s success. Shifting the focus to outcomes has made the difference between good and great. Despite the trauma many of our children have faced, intentional effort has let us measure and develop what experts call “human capacity.” Our youth have shown significant growth in these areas.

Outputs

What we provide

  • Mental health services
  • Education and coaching
  • Vocational education and experiences
  • Recreational opportunities
  • Family engagement
  • Case management
  • Post-graduation and alumni support
Outcomes

The human capacity we measure and grow

  • Good health
  • Personal achievement
  • Career and education planning
  • Relationship quality
  • Life satisfaction
  • Self-care
  • Self-efficacy
  • Permanency
  • Housing
  • Money management

After graduating from high school, I felt the weight of being pushed suddenly into the real world. The uncertainty, the pressure, and the fear of navigating adulthood could have easily overwhelmed me, then Hutton stepped in and offered the support I didn’t know how to ask for. They provided me with stable housing while I balanced work and college, giving me a chance to build my future.

— Hutton Alum

Every Child Deserves a Place to Call Home

Your support is what turns care into outcomes like these.