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In 1995, IARCCA, an Association of Children and Family Services, responded to a request to demonstrate effectiveness of residential care. The organization developed a vision for evaluating outcomes that incorporated collaboration with others, utilization of data and projection towards the future. This guiding vision led to an ongoing project for IARCCA member agencies across Indiana. This article shares lessons learned from this fourteen year process, including developing benchmarks to establish best practices for serving youth.