Is the Raising Healthy Children program cost effective?
Yes! The Washington State Institute for Public Policy conducted an independent analysis of the cost-effectiveness of the SSDP. While the analysis examined only the benefits related to crime reduction, the SSDP was found to pay for itself through reductions in future crime costs, yielding positive economic returns. For every dollar invested in the Raising Healthy Children program, it is estimated that the community will save at least $4.25 due to projected reductions in crime. Reductions in other delinquent and unhealthy behaviors will only increase a community’s savings.
