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2014-2015 First 5 Ventura County Evaluation: Findings from the 2015 Parent Survey

Key findings from the 2015 Parent Survey on access to care, kindergarten readiness, and child development knowledge in Ventura County. Insights on progress and areas for further support are discussed.

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2014-2015 First 5 Ventura County Evaluation: Findings from the 2015 Parent Survey

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  1. 2014-2015 First 5 Ventura County Evaluation: Findings from the 2015 Parent Survey Presentation to the First 5 Ventura County Commission Dr. Rachel Estrella & Lydia Nash November 19, 2015

  2. Parent Survey

  3. First 5 Evaluation Framework • Insert that chart in here so we can talk about the goals and (conceptually) how they were using the survey to measure progress on those key goals (3 outcome areas)

  4. Evaluation Data Sources Parent Survey Intake Forms & Client Information Participation Questionnaire Service Dosage Information Desired Results Developmental Profile Neighborhood-level Info

  5. Demographics of the Universe of Clients

  6. Demographics of the Universe of Clients Highest Education level in the Family Family Income Level Family Living Situation Children Per Family

  7. Service Information Services Most Frequently Received in FY 14-15 EL PACT (Early Learning for Parents and Children Together) & Family Literacy Programs

  8. FINDINGS

  9. Outcome 1: Access to Care (% responding positively) Indicator 1 Q1: Do you have a usual place to go when your child is sick or you need health advice? Indicator 2 Q9: On an average weekday, how much time does your child spend in front of a TV or playing video games? (selected None or 1 Hour or less) Indicator 3 Q10: For my toddler or preschooler, I provide 1-2 hours of physical activity each day. Indicator 4

  10. Outcome 2: Kindergarten Readiness Q8: In the usual week, about how many days do you or any other family members read stories or look at picture books with your child? (Results reflect responses from parents who selected 3-6 days or every day.) Indicator 1 Q7: Since you started receiving First 5 services, has your child been referred for a Developmental Screening? Q7a: If you received a referral, was a Developmental Screening conducted? Indicator 2 Q7b: If a Developmental Screening was conducted, was a concern identified? Q7c: If a concern was identified, has your child received follow-up services?

  11. Outcome 2: Kindergarten Readiness Cont’d Self and Social Development Language and Literacy Development English Language Development Cognitive Development Math Development Physical Development Health COMPOSITE

  12. Outcome 2: Kindergarten Readiness Cont’d % growth 51% Self and Social Development 52% Language and Literacy Development 38% English Language Development 51% Cognitive Development 53% Math Development 40% Physical Development 46% Health 50% COMPOSITE

  13. Outcome 3: Knowledge of Child Development, Resources, and Parenting Indicator 1 Indicator 1 Composite Indicator 2 Indicator 2 Composite Indicator 3 Indicator 3 Composite Outcome 3 Composite

  14. What Have We Learned? Overall indicators of good progress in each outcome area. Families that receive First 5 Services….. • Have access to health insurance and a regular place for care • Feel they are properly nourishing their children and providing opportunities for physical activity • Are experiencing strong developmental growth as a result of participation in preschool services • Include parents that feel confident in their parenting skills

  15. What Needs Attention? Areas that may warrant further scrutiny or support: • Parent education/support around reducing screen time • Possibly some continued work to support early oral health care • Parent education/support around home literacy practices • Conversations with providers around demographic discrepancies related to developmental screenings?

  16. What Needs Attention (cont’d)? Areas that may warrant further scrutiny or support: • Further discussions with preschool providers about the 30% not meeting readiness standards • Discussions with provider partners around parent confidence. Does this ring true? • Further neighborhood-level support for families to reduce isolation

  17. Challenges/Caveats Limitations of survey data • Matching challenges (3 levels of clients) • Comprehensive nature of survey • Timing of survey • Not clear about fidelity to implementation and consistent framing

  18. Considerations • Check results against experience • Review wording of intake and parent survey questions to ensure more concise, aligned accurate, and useful responses. • Set target goals • Re-map indicators within Outcome Area 1 • Create a clear plan to address data association challenges • Consider some tweaks to survey design and distribution strategy

  19. Questions?

  20. Thank You! Rachel Estrella Rachel_estrella@spra.com Lydia Nash Lydia_nash@spra.com

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