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North Central FCS Report. September, 2009. Focused efforts:. Conference call and face-to-face mtgs Explored strengths and challenges of individual states Explored multi-state grant applications Outcomes have been strong and impactful. Logic Models. Reviewed models
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North Central FCS Report September, 2009
Focused efforts: • Conference call and face-to-face mtgs • Explored strengths and challenges of individual states • Explored multi-state grant applications • Outcomes have been strong and impactful
Logic Models • Reviewed models • Updating the models with impact indicators • Utilizing the models in our regional impact reports • Collecting data to support future multi-state impact reporting
Regional Impact Reports Food Safety Education: Saving Billions of Dollars by Helping Industry and Consumers Prevent Foodborne Illnesses Helping Families and Youth Achieve Better Health through Diet and Physical Activity
Impact Reports: • Branded multi-state effort • Based on logic models • Focused on common indicators • Unique aggregation of results from all 12 states • Simple, brief format
Challenges: • Consistency of data collection among states • Refining and expanding richness of data
Benefits and Next Steps • Encourage multi-state grant writing • Embrace new partnerships and potential funders • Enhance reporting systems
Topics for future reports: Family Financial Security Strengthening Families
Multi-state positions Aging Consumer Food Safety Affordable Housing Rural Health and Wellness
Rationale . . . to enhance: • Multi-state programming • Curriculum development • New campus partners • eXtension and COP participation
Approach: • Identified interested states • Writing a position descriptions • Developing funding models • Securing potential funding support from state directors • Reviewing progress at February meeting
AFRI Explore funding opportunities (and others . . . Military) Submit regional grant applications Engage NPLs in February meeting Define 4th AFRI institute (Youth and Community Development) Explore shared services of a grant writer/consultant
“Family Strengthening “ Program Efforts
Multi-program collaborations 4-H/FCS Healthy Living Initiate Healthy Living logic model FCS – content /4-H – context Social, emotional and physical well-being October 15 – Healthy Living Liaisons training
In summary . . . . Multi-state efforts /Multi-program efforts: Builds Stronger outcomes and impacts Better approach in economic environment Embraces the strengthens in states Broadens intellectual capacity and professional networks