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Organization: Exchange Club CASTLE Program Name : Safe Families <br /> Funder: Children ' s Services Advisory Committee RFP# 7052 <br /> Outcome 5 (no re-reports of abuse) : is measured by the state database on abuse. Families who <br /> complete the Safe Families program are checked to see if there have been any subsequent reports <br /> to the child abuse hotline . This check is done quarterly. <br /> Outcome 6 (improve on post test score) : is measured by the AAPI (Adult Adolescent Parenting <br /> Inventory) which is a nationally accepted standardized test that measures parent attitudes and <br /> beliefs . Low scores are associated with an increased risk of abuse ; high scores are associated <br /> with a lower risk of abuse . The test is administered during intake, and prior to closure. <br /> Outcome 7 (knowledge gained from parenting_ orgy ups) : is measured by administering survey <br /> questions to group participants at the end of each parenting class . The questions will relate <br /> directly to the topic presented. <br /> Other data collected include satisfaction surveys from all clients, and completion of family plan <br /> goals for each family, <br /> 3 . REPORTING : What will you do with this information to show that change has <br /> occurred ? How will you use or present these results to the consumer, the funder, the <br /> program, and the community? How will you use this information to improve your <br /> program? <br /> Information collected is used to measure the progress of enrolled families, and to help determine <br /> the length and content of the intervention. Families are aware of their progress on the AAPI, <br /> risk/protective factor checklist, and family plan goals and counselors utilize their progress to <br /> motivate participants . <br /> The CASTLE operates under a Continuous Quality Improvement model (CQI) . The outcomes of <br /> all programs are reviewed quarterly through a "Service Delivery" committee . The Service <br /> Delivery committee then recommends program improvements which are implemented by the <br /> Program Manager. <br /> Results from collected information are reported to funders on a regular basis through monthly, <br /> quarterly or semi-annual reports . Staff, Board members, and other stakeholders are made aware <br /> of results through the CQI process, and feedback at all-team and Board meetings . The <br /> community is made aware of results through an annual report . <br /> 12 <br />