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LifeSkills Training Program Substance Abuse Council of Indian River County Indian River County CSAC <br /> F, PROGRAM EVALUATION (Entire Section F not to exceed two pages) <br /> I . DEMOGRAPHICS: What information (data elements) will you need to collect in order to <br /> accurately describe your target population including demographics (age, gender, and ethnic <br /> background) required by the funder in Section H? What are the pieces of information that <br /> qualify them for your target population? How do you document their need for services or their <br /> "unacceptable condition requiring change" from Section B1 ? <br /> As a licensed substance abuse provider in the State of Florida, the Council is required to utilize the State of <br /> Florida, Department of Children and Families, MA-SA (Mental Health-Substance Abuse) Data Warehouse <br /> Database. Complete, detailed, but confidential information is complied an all clients who request services <br /> of the Council. The demographic information required includes but is not limited to : <br /> • Name • Family composition and status <br /> • Age • Living accommodation <br /> • Gender and ethnic background • Drug of Abuse <br /> • Address • Frequency of use <br /> • Social Security number • Age of onset <br /> • Type of services needed • Type of services provided <br /> • Duration of services • Length of stay <br /> In addition non-client specific data is also maintained. Time, duration, number of participants, location of <br /> service delivery and date are maintained. Client and non-client specific data are maintained in a <br /> confidential, password protected database. <br /> Additionally the Council maintains statistics on the LST program The Council is also a part of the State of <br /> Florida, Florida Youth Initiative Evaluation program. The University of Miami conducts random, <br /> unannounced evaluation of both program process and content. Establishing performance targets for <br /> strategy goals and objectives is a very important part of prevention program implementation process. <br /> Ultimately they will also randomly sample our pre/post test and conduct evaluations on their rate of change <br /> and validity. <br /> This additional information helps the Council to track new trends of use or abuse, types of drugs being <br /> used; types of services needed and provides information on the type of educational development and <br /> continuing education needed for both staff and community. <br /> The LST program utilizes several short term indicators to measure the impact on achievement of <br /> this program's goals. The evaluation tools used are as follows: <br /> • Pre and Post testing - Pre test are performed to measure the audience's basal knowledge prior to <br /> the presentation. Following the presentation, post tests are conducted. <br /> • Pride Survey <br /> • Florida Youth Substance Abuse Survey (FYSA) <br /> 12 <br /> � � 7 <br />