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Provider Program Evaluation Trainings
		Community Needs Assessment and Information Resources
		Development of Logic Models and Program Evaluation: An Introduction
		Developing an Evaluation Plan and Selecting an Evaluator
		Data Collection Tools and Methods
		Data Management 101
		How to Use Your Data and Results
		Resource Development
End-of-Year Detailed Report of Program Results
2011		FY 2010-11 End-of-Year Detailed Report of Program Results (as of 12/31/11)
Annual Reports to the Board of County Commissioners of Miami-Dade County
The Children's Trust submits annual reports to the Board of County Commissioners of Miami-Dade County, in accordance with Section 2-1525(e) of the Miami-Dade County Code to summarize our goals, activities and results, including a detailed budget for continuing activities, services and programs offered.
2011		FY 2010-11 Annual Report to County Commissioners
2010		FY 2009-10 Annual Report to County Commissioners
2009		FY 2008-09 Annual Report to County Commissioners
2008		FY 2007-08 Annual Report to County Commissioners
2007		FY 2006-07 Annual Report to County Commissioners
2006		FY 2005-06 Annual Report to County Commissioners
2005		FY 2004-05 Annual Report to County Commissioners
2004		FY 2003-04 Annual Report to County Commissioners
Community Research on the Needs of Children, Youth and Families in Miami-Dade County
2010		Results-based Strategic Plan for Investments 2011-2015
2008		Putting the Pieces Together for Our Children: A Child Well-Being Report of Community Indicators in Miami-Dade County 2008
2007		Child Health and Well-Being in Miami-Dade County: 2007 Parent Survey Results
2003		Needs Assessment for The Children’s Trust of Miami-Dade County
Children are Healthy Phisically and Emotionally
2009		HealthConnect in the Early Years Participant Survey Summary – August 2009
		In order to enhance the ongoing evaluation of this initiative and provide guidance for how to further develop the program for the Request for Proposals to be released in 2010, The Children’s Trust initiated a telephone survey with program consumers, including mothers who accepted and declined enrollment. The purpose of the survey was to assess awareness and perceptions of HealthConnect in the Early Years, experiences in the program, whether their needs were met, what specifically was helpful or not, overall satisfaction, and reasons for not enrolling or ending participation.
		HealthConnect in the Early Years Annual Report February 2008 – January 2009
		An evaluation plan for the HealthConnect in the Early Years program was completed in April 2007 to measure achievement on initial and intermediate outcomes. The evaluation of the 2008-2009 contract year, as guided by the initial evaluation plan, is included here. In addition to the summary of program outcomes, this report includes key findings from in-depth analyses of program retention, in addition to breastfeeding initiation and duration.
2008		Evaluation for HealthConnect in Our Community: Final Report – January 2008
		In 2006, The Trust contracted with external evaluators to conduct a formative assessment of HealthConnect in Our Community (HCiOC) in its first year of operation. The goal of this evaluation was to assess progress of the program to date, and to determine recommendations for changes in the program design and implementation. The recommendations from this report were relied on for quality improvement throughout the remaining contract period, as well as the development of the new Request for Proposals for HCiOC released in 2009.
2007		Formative Evaluation for HealthConnect in Our Schools: Final Report – September 2007
		Upon implementation of the HealthConnect in Our Schools (HCiOS) program, The Trust contracted with an external evaluator to conduct a formative evaluation of the HCiOS program during the program’s first year of operation. The overall purpose of the formative evaluation was to help improve the HCiOS program, by understanding the program’s early implementation and documenting the program’s early results. The results of this report have been used to improve quality and consistency across HCiOS providers as well as to guide changes in program management and oversight functions.
Children are Supported by Safe, Nurturing Families and Communities
2009		ConnectFamilias: Partnership Evaluation Report 2009
		This report is based on an analysis of focus groups conducted with key stakeholders of the ConnectFamilias (CF) service partnership in January 2009. The focus group discussions were designed to answer the following research questions: 1) How valid is the ConnectFamilias theory of change?; 2) How does the Partnership carry out key functions such as governance, service coordination, and community engagement?; 3) What impact is ConnectFamilias having in Little Havana?; and 4) What areas of ConnectFamilias are effective and what areas need improvement? The report explains findings from the focus groups that show how the CF theory of change is being implemented, how CF is impacting the community, and what next steps are suggested for the partnership.
Children are Ready to Succeed When Entering School
2009		HealthConnect in the Early Years Home Visitation Participant Survey
		This voluntary home visitation program focuses on health prevention, education and promotion of positive behavior change for expectant teens and first-time mothers to improve maternal health, pregnancy outcomes, infant and toddler health and development. To enhance ongoing evaluation and provide guidance for how to further develop the initiative, The Children's Trust initiated a telephone survey with program consumers, including mothers who accepted and declined enrollment. The purpose of the brief telephone survey was to assess awareness and perceptions of HCiEY, experiences in the program, whether their needs were met, what specifically was helpful or not, overall satisfaction, and reasons for not enrolling or ending participation. In July and August 2009, The Children's Trust contracted with NORS Surveys, Inc. to conduct the satisfaction survey regarding HCiEY.
Children are Succeeding in School and Society
2009		Early Get smART Evaluation of an Integrated Arts Program for Preschool (Presentation from Abt Associates, Inc.)
		This presentation summarizes the overall results of a two year research study regarding the implementation of the Arts for Learning Early GET smART (EGS) program in preschool classrooms. The research study was designed to determine whether arts integration in preschool classrooms impacts teacher attitudes and behavior, the classroom environment and, ultimately, children’s development and school readiness. The presentation highlights key findings of the study, including the programmatic impact on teachers and students, as well as suggested improvements/next steps for the EGS program model.
2008		The Children's Trust Starter Grant First Time Awards 2007-2008 Evaluation Report
		In June 2007, The Children’s Trust began funding 86 organizations through the Starter Grant First Time Awards. An overview of Starter Grant recipients is provided by this report. The report details information on populations served, program design and implementation, outcomes achieved, and organizational capacity across Starter Grant recipients. The Starter Grant initiative was evaluated across outcomes, including grant recipients’ ability to expand and enhance and child, youth and family services; further develop fiscal, administrative, programmatic management and reporting capabilities; and demonstrate a positive history in the implementation of grant management.
2007		First Year Report from the Early Get smart Study: Implementation and Impact of Early Get smART in Early Childhood Education Programs
		This report summarizes the first year results of a two year research study regarding the implementation of the Arts for Learning Early GET smART (EGS) program in preschool classrooms. The report includes details concerning the research study's design and outlines challenges to implementation during year one, in addition to proposed changes to improve year two implementation.