Part 3 – Program Outcome Reporting Section Program #: of AGENCY: PROGRAM NAME: Agency is aligned with United Way Community Impact Area: K – All That Kids Can Be Goal: Helping children and youth reach their full potential 1. THEORY OF CHANGE A Theory of Change links program outcomes and activities to explain HOW and WHY a desired change is expected to come about. It identifies what you are trying to achieve, what changes in people you expect to see, and how these changes will occur. 1a) Briefly describe the problem that you want to address with this program? What do you see as the underlying causes of the issue or problem? 1b) What will the program do to address this issue/problem? 1c) What would a solution to the issue/problem look like? 1d) How will you know that you have succeeded? What would be progress/success after: 1 year, 2 years, 3 years, and so on? 2. OUTCOMES & INDICATORS - used to measure program achievements/impact In the chart below, select at least one outcome achieved by individuals in this program and at least one indicator that was used to measure its success. K1 - Engagement in Learning Program Outcome Program Level Indicator The CHANGE in client behaviour or status as a result of this program (BENEFIT TO CLIENTS Describes the DATA collected that shows how well the program achieved its outcome(s). K1 a) Children and youth are ready to learn K1 b) Children and youth do well in school K1 c) Youth make a healthy transition into adulthood K1i) Self-reported or observed commitment to learning, achievement, motivation K1ii) Demonstrated mastery of age-appropriate literacy and numeracy skills, grades, on-time graduation K1iii) Demonstrated readiness and success in transitioning to post-secondary education, training, or meaningful employment K2 - Connectedness & Community Involvement Program Outcome Program Level Indicator The CHANGE in client behaviour or status as a result of this program (BENEFIT TO CLIENTS) Describes the DATA collected that shows how well the program achieved its outcome(s). K2 a) Children and youth care about and get along with others K2 b) Children and youth get involved K2 c) Children and youth take responsibility and lead K2i) Demonstrated empathy, interpersonal skills K2ii) Self-reported, demonstrated or observed planning and decision-making, leadership K2iii) Self-reported, demonstrated or observed sense of belonging, supportive relationships, peaceful conflict resolution skills K2iv) Self-reported, demonstrated or observed constructive use of time, meaningful participation in activities, sense of belonging, pro-social behaviours K2v) Self-reported increased sense of connectedness to community All That Kids Can Be O-1 K3 – Emotional & Physical Wellbeing Program Level Indicator Program Outcome Describes the DATA collected that shows how well the program achieved its outcome(s). The CHANGE in client behaviour or status as a result of this program (BENEFIT TO CLIENTS K3 a) Children and youth believe in themselves choices K3 b) Children and youth make healthy K3 c) Children and youth can better handle life’s challenge K3i) Self-reported positive identity, self-esteem, sense of purpose, optimism, psychological well-being K3ii) Self-reported, demonstrated or observed selfregulation of emotion, coping in healthy ways K3iii) Increased physical activity: self-reports of healthier life choices (i.e. healthy eating patterns and other healthy lifestyle choices) K3iv) Avoidance of risky behaviour: self-reports of reduced risk taking (i.e. substance use, sexuality, etc.); harm reduction 3. PROGRAM ACTIVITIES & OUTPUTS In the chart below, briefly describe the main activity(ies) for this program. Program Activity Activity Output(s) What the program did for clients, such as: (i.e.) teaching, counseling, mentoring, food/meals, etc. Outcome & Indicator Code Activity What were the statistics for each activity, such as: (i.e.) # of individuals by demographic (children/youth/parents) # of groups/sessions; duration, etc.(2hr/wk x 12 wks) Quantity Output 4. PROGRAM EVALUATION Briefly describe how this program was evaluated, including the tools that were used. Where did you get the data for each indicator, who or what provide the data Outcome & Indicator Code How was the data obtained, such as a survey, interview, role play, observation, case notes, etc. Data Source(s) Data Collection Method(s) 5. OUTCOME MEASUREMENT Using the Outcomes and Indicators selected above in question #2, please report back on the overall success of this program, and identify targets for the upcoming funding year. K1 – Engagement in Learning Program Outcome & Indicator Code Proposed Targets (2014-15) # of clients % of total clients Actual Results (2014-15) # of clients Expected Targets (2015-16) % of total clients # of clients % of total clients K2 – Connectedness and Community Involvement Program Outcome & Indicator Code Proposed Targets (2014-15) # of clients % of total clients Actual Results (2014-15) # of clients Expected Targets (2015-16) % of total clients # of clients % of total clients K3 – Emotional and Physical Wellbeing Program Outcome & Indicator Code Proposed Targets (2014-15) # of clients % of total clients Actual Results (2014-15) # of clients Expected Targets (2015-16) % of total clients # of clients % of total clients All That Kids Can Be O-2