Service
Program evaluation
An outside evaluator who learns your program, collects only the data you need and tells you, in plain language, what is working.
In short
We evaluate public health programs, with a specialty in behavioral health. We build the evaluation plan with you, collect data from records you already keep plus surveys and interviews, track outcomes as the program runs, and report results your staff, board and funders can understand and act on.
What is included
- An evaluation plan and logic model matched to your funder's requirements
- Data collection tools, from surveys to intake and follow up forms
- Ongoing tracking with summaries you can use during the year
- Federal reporting support, including SPARS and GPRA data
- Analysis of numbers and of people's own words
- A final report and a presentation for your board or coalition
What program evaluation tells you
A good evaluation answers two questions your funders and your board care about: are you doing what you said you would do, and is it making a difference for the people you serve? We look at both the process (who you reach, how often, and how closely the program follows its model) and the outcomes (what changes for participants and the community).
How we work
We use a developmental approach, which means we share what we see while the program is running, not only at the end. If attendance drops in one group or a referral step is not working, you hear about it in time to adjust.
We also follow a "minimum data" practice. Before adding a new form, we look for the answer in records you already keep, such as intake data, electronic health records or attendance logs. Your staff should spend their time on the program, not on paperwork.
Programs we evaluate
Most of our evaluation work is in behavioral health: prevention, harm reduction, treatment and recovery. Recent and current projects include a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic, opioid referral and recovery programs, law enforcement diversion, medication assisted treatment, problem gambling awareness and community coalitions funded through federal and state grants. You can see examples in our portfolio.
What you receive
You receive regular summaries during the year, the data your funder requires in the format it requires, and a final report written for real readers. We are happy to present the results to your board, coalition or community.