| Session Title: An Integrated Web-based Assessment, Planning, and Evaluation System for Strengthening Families Programs Across the Nation |
| Demonstration Session 795 to be held in TRAVIS B on Saturday, Nov 13, 10:55 AM to 12:25 PM |
| Sponsored by the Integrating Technology Into Evaluation |
| Presenter(s): |
| Lauren Pugh, Mosaic Network Inc, lpugh@mosaic-network.com |
| Michael Bates, Mosaic Network Inc, mbates@mosaic-network.com |
| Abstract: In March 2010, the Center for the Study of Social Policy (CCSP) unveiled a newly revised online assessment and planning tool—GEMS for Strengthening Families— for the Strengthening Families National Network. The tool consists of two main components: a Self Assessment that helps early care and education and other child-serving professionals identify concrete and practical ways of incorporating the strengthening families model in their day-to-day work, and a Protective Factors Survey that helps parents identify protective factors known to reduce child abuse and neglect. In this demonstration, we will guide users through the new online tool, including how programs can complete the Self Assessment and create Action Plans, how family members can complete the Protective Factors survey, and how all users can use the system for reporting and evaluation purposes. |