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Evaluation of FIRST 5 Santa Clara County

In 2006, SRI began the design and implementation of an evaluation framework for FIRST 5 Santa Clara County (FIRST 5) funded programs and services. This project will be completed in two phases over 3 years. Phase I consists of developing baseline measures and both process and outcome evaluation. Phase II is the implementation of a longitudinal study and continued process and outcome evaluation. The evaluation is designed to:

• Address information and accountability needs, and include outcomes that reflect community priorities
• Promote the use of data to inform program quality improvement
• Document the impact of FIRST 5-funded programs on children, families, providers and the community
• Respect the culture, strengths, needs, and expectations of providers and participants, and include their perspectives in all phases of the evaluation
• Collect, analyze, and disseminate important data and information to stakeholders and the community at large
• Enhance the methodological and technical strategies to support the rigorous study of the FIRST 5 Community Investment Strategy

(FIRST 5 Santa Clara County, 2006-2010)

Key Staff

Principal Investigator: Michelle Woodbridge

Project Manager: Kristen Rouspil

Staff: Veronica Arellano, Malissa Balmediano, Elidia Contreras, Marianna Lyulchenko, Jenny McNeill, Ron Orpitelli, Ascencion Villanueva