| Session Title: Using a Protective Factor Framework to Measure Program Outcomes and Build Capacity in Community-based Family Support and Prevention Programs |
| Skill-Building Workshop 745 to be held in Pratt Room, Section B on Saturday, November 10, 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM |
| Sponsored by the Human Services Evaluation TIG |
| Presenter(s): |
| Hallie Goertz, Organizational Research Services, hgoertz@organizationalresearch.com |
| Maria J Gehl, Children's Trust of Washington, Maria@wcpcan.wa.gov |
| Abstract: How do you know if a community-based family support and prevention program is benefiting its participants? Measuring these efforts can be challenging. In this workshop participants will learn how to utilize a protective factor framework to guide program evaluation. Participants will: become familiar with individual or family outcomes that can result from family support and prevention programs, including short- and longer-term changes in knowledge, attitudes, skills, or behaviors, discuss how these outcomes connect to a protective factor framework and review measurement approaches. Participants will also discuss the connection between program evaluation and program improvement, and how evaluation data supports program capacity-building. The material presented will be based on real examples from family support and prevention programs in Washington state and Hawaii. Participants will be given opportunities to apply these techniques through a combination of individual and small group activities. This workshop will provide useful information both beginners and experienced practitioners. |