Developing and Using a Common Framework to Evaluate FASD Programs: Results of a Three-Year Canadian Project |
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Authors: | Deborah Rutman Carol Hubberstey Nancy Poole Sharon Hume Marilyn Van Bibber |
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Institution: | 1.Nota Bene Consulting Group,Victoria,Canada;2.Canada FASD Research Network, Network Action Team on Prevention,Vancouver,Canada;3.British Columbia Centre of Excellence for Women’s Health,Vancouver,Canada |
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Abstract: | This article discusses a three-year Canadian project that created common Evaluation Frameworks for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) support programs and for FASD prevention programs (i.e., programs serving people living with FASD and programs serving pregnant women and mothers). The project’s mixed-methods approach included a comprehensive literature search and consultations across Canada with multi-disciplinary service providers, program funders, researchers, and evaluators. These activities led to development of three visual “maps” depicting evaluation of: a) FASD support programs; b) FASD prevention programs; and c) FASD programming in Aboriginal communities. In addition, the team provided mentoring and evaluation-related support to program staff, funders and/or partners of five community-based FASD-related agencies. Informed by a social determinants of health lens, the maps are comprised of concentric rings showing programs’: theoretical foundations; activities; program outcomes; and wholistic participant, community and systemic outcomes. The article also shares findings regarding the applicability and utility of the Frameworks and of evaluation-related mentoring. |
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