Identifying Community Priorities
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The webinar held by the Annie E. Casey Foundation focused on identifying community priorities for youth through the Evidence2Success framework, emphasizing data-driven decision-making and strategic financing for effective programs. Presenters discussed the Youth Experience Survey, which gathers data on developmental outcomes and risk factors, to prioritize community needs and improve youth well-being. The session highlighted the importance of collaboration, authentic community engagement, and the use of proven programs to address identified challenges in youth development.
Identifying Community Priorities
- 1. 1 THE ANNIE E. CASEY FOUNDATION WEBINAR identifying community priorities JULY 21, 2016
- 2. Partnerships Goals Data Actions Coordinated Accessible Well- Attended High Quality Developmentally On Track: Productive Connected Healthy & Safe Webinar Host: The Forum for Youth Investment 2
- 3. Programs and Services Leaders Child and Youth Outcomes The Need for Alignment and Precision 3
- 4. Today’s Presenters 4 Thaddeus Ferber, The Forum for Youth Investment (Host and moderator) Ilene Berman, The Annie E. Casey Foundation Kevin Haggerty, Social Development Research Group Jeremiah Newell, Mobile Area Education Foundation Rebecca Boxx, Providence Children and Youth Cabinet
- 5. 5 Communicate with us using the Q&A window at the right of the presentation window. • Type questions for the panel at any time during the webinar. • Use the box to let us know if you are having technical difficulties. Communicating During the Webinar
- 6. Ilene Berman The tools of Evidence2Success 6
- 7. The Annie E. Casey Foundation develops solutions to build a brighter future for children, families and communities. 7
- 8. Governance structure including public systems and community Strategic use of data Comprehensive financing strategies Implementation of tested, effective programs Performance measures 8 The Evidence2Success Framework
- 9. 9 The Evidence2Success Process Youth Experience Survey Fund- Mapping Tool and Strategies Blueprints Database of Evidence- Based programs Implemen- tation Dashboard
- 10. 10 Preventing Problems Before They Start (April 28) Concepts of Prevention Science and Finding Proven Programs Listen to the Recording: http://www.aecf.org/blog/webinar-recording-experts-prescribe- prevention-science-to-keep-kids-on-right-path/ Identifying Community Priorities (July 21) Gathering data from the Youth Experience Survey and working together to choose priority outcomes Strategic Financing for Tested, Effective Programs (October 13) Using financing tools and strategies to identify resources for tested, effective programs The Using What Works Webinar Series
- 11. • Assess local levels of risk, protection and developmental outcomes in youth in a way that allows prioritization of needs within each community • Provide youth a voice on their perceptions of what is happening in their community • Match prioritized risk, protection and outcomes with evidence based prevention and early intervention programs Goal of Youth Experience Survey Community-Wide Assessment 11
- 12. 12 • Data from Youth Experience Survey – Developmental outcomes – Risk and protective factors • National and state comparison data • Administrative data — to complement outcome data, e.g., graduation rates Types of Data Used in Community Assessment
- 13. 13 Q. Do you use survey data to determine community priorities for young people? Check “yes” or “no” in the polling area to the right. Answer the Poll!
- 14. Kevin Haggerty About the Youth Experience Survey 14
- 15. The Evidence2Success Youth Experience Survey • Student-report classroom survey for students in grades 6 & 8 (middle school), and 10 & 12 (high school) • Survey includes valid and reliable scales from other validated community surveys, such as the Communities that Care Youth Survey, the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire and others 15
- 16. Common risk factors can predict multiple outcomes P 16 P
- 17. 17 Child well-being outcomes • Five outcome areas 1. Education 2. Behavior 3. Emotional well-being 4. Positive relationships 5. Physical health The survey shows how children are doing and areas of elevated risk that predict poor outcomes Risk and protective factors • Four domains of influence 1. Peer/individual 2. Family 3. Community 4. School
- 18. Risk Factors by Domain Measured by YES Community Low Neighborhood Attachment Community Disorganization Transitions and Mobility Perceived Availability of Drugs Perceived Availability of Handguns Perceived Racial Discrimination Family Poor Family Management Family Conflict Parental Attitudes Favoring Drug Use Parental Attitudes Favoring Antisocial Behavior Peer/Individual Rebelliousness Early Problem Behavior Early Initiation of Drug Use Low Perceived Risk of Drug Use Friends’ Antisocial Behavior Friends’ Gang Involvement Victim of Repeated Aggression Employed More 20 Hrs./Week School Academic Failure Low Commitment to School Past Grade Retention 18
- 19. Example of Scale and Items: Perceived Risk of Drug Use 19
- 20. 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% PercentReportingRisk 2016 (83.2%) BH Comparison Community FamilySchool Peer-Individual Year of Administration (Response Rate) Less than 50% of students responded to the questions measuring this factor.* Items only asked in High School J L 20 SAMPLE RISK PROFILE, 10TH GRADE
- 21. Protective Factors by Domain Measured by YES Community Opportunities for prosocial involvement in the community Recognition for prosocial involvement in the community Collective efficacy Family Attachment to parents Family opportunities for prosocial involvement Family recognition for prosocial involvement Parental use of positive discipline strategies Parental involvement in education Peer/Individual Social skills Clear standards for behavior Prosocial friends Rewards for prosocial involvement Prosocial Involvement Physical activity School Academic self-efficacy School opportunities for prosocial involvement School recognition for prosocial involvement 21
- 22. 22 Example School Protective Factor Scales and Items
- 23. 23 SAMPLE PROTECTIVE PROFILE, 10TH GRADE 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% PercentReportingProtection 2016 (83.2%) BH Comparison Community School Family Peer-Individual Year of Administration (Response Rate) Less than 50% of students responded to the questions measuring this factor.* Items only asked in High School L J
- 24. Outcomes Measured by YES Behaviors Prosocial behavior Antisocial behavior (delinquency, conduct problems, gang involvement) Sexual behavior (risky sexual behavior, STI, pregnancy) Substance use (alcohol, tobacco, other drugs) Education Academic performance (self-reported grades) School suspensions/expulsions Emotional wellbeing Emotional regulation Anxiety and depression Suicidal thoughts Relationships With peers, parents/caregivers and other adults Physical health Chronic health problems (e.g., asthma, ADHD) Sick days past month 24
- 25. 1. Gives youth a voice about their perceptions of how life is going in your community 2. Provides a picture of youth well-being across the community and the root causes affecting it. 3. Allows communities and public system partners to use local data to set shared priorities. 4. Allows you to speak the same language for data-driven decision making. Benefits of the Youth Experience Survey (YES) 25
- 26. 26 Q. Do you gather survey data on the risk and protective factors for young people in your community? Check “yes” or “no” in the polling area to the right. Answer the Poll!
- 27. Jeremiah Newell Launching the Youth Experience Survey in Mobile 27
- 28. 28 Why Evidence2Success for Mobile? Mobile joined Evidence2Success because… • We need to focus on needs of youth and families in our community. • We believe in multi-agency and authentic community collaboration. • We want to ensure we are using tested, proven programs and practices. • We must use data on strengths and needs to determine priorities and track progress.
- 29. 29 Why the Youth Experience Survey? We cannot foster healthy youth development without understanding youths’ experiences at school, at home and in our community. Youth Experience Survey
- 30. Youth Experience Survey Addresses Many Domains 30 Children’s Health and Development Behavior Educa- tional Achieve- ment Emotional Well- being Physical Health Relation- shipsYouth Experience Survey
- 31. 31 Barriers to Survey Administration Not another survey! We don’t have the time... Our community isn’t ready for this kind of survey. Who’s to blame if the data aren’t good?
- 32. 32 Garnering Support for the Youth Experience Survey 1. Partner with the school district to improve youth outcomes….not just administer a survey 2. Share the survey with the school district to determine how to best administer it 3. Be prepared and willing to make adjustments to the survey, if needed 4. Make survey administration as easy as possible for schools 5. Select a time in the school year that works, be prepared for administration and thoroughly communicate with all parties during administration
- 33. 33 Next Steps for Youth Experience Survey Review risk and protective factors from survey Identify priority youth outcomes Correlate survey data with administrative data Select tested, proven programs to address priority areas Re-administer YES Survey every three years
- 34. 34 Q. What are the benefits and barriers you might face in trying to administer the Youth Experience Survey? Enter your thoughts in the Chat box to your right. Tell Us What You Think
- 35. Rebecca Boxx Continuous data collection in Providence 35
- 36. 36 • Providence is the pilot site for Evidence2Success • Our first accomplishment was administering the YES survey to 6,000 youth • Concern at the outset over ‘another survey’ was mitigated by prevention-focus In the beginning…
- 37. 37 Sample Data from Providence’s Youth Experience Survey
- 38. 38 Know Your Data Meetings
- 40. 40 Program Selection – Blueprints Database
- 41. 41 • We recently re-administered the YES Survey in March 2016! • Using the data to make the case for funding, allocating resources • Continuing the practice of priority-setting based on voices of our youth Gaining Traction, Ensuring Sustainability
- 42. 42 Please use the Q&A function on your screen to submit questions. A recording of this webinar will be sent to those who registered and posted at www.aecf.org/blog. Questions?
- 43. 43 Strategic Financing for Tested, Effective Programs 2 p.m. — 3 p.m. ET Thursday, Oct. 13, 2016 Register at http://bit.ly/29ZjEKP For additional information after this webinar: Kate Shatzkin, kshatzkin@aecf.org For supplemental materials and more information about Evidence2Success tools: www.aecf.org Next in Our Webinar Series