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FCSS OUTCOME MEASURES OVERVIEW:. MEASURING UP November 28, 2013. Outline:. FCSS OUTCOME MEASURES JOURNEY. What gets measured, gets valued. FCSS enhances the social well-being of individuals, families and community through prevention.
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FCSS OUTCOME MEASURES OVERVIEW: MEASURING UPNovember 28, 2013
FCSS OUTCOME MEASURES JOURNEY What gets measured, gets valued
FCSS enhances the social well-being of individuals, families and community through prevention. SD1people develop independence, strengthen coping skills and become more resistant to crisis; SD2 people develop an awareness of social needs; SD3 people develop interpersonal and group skills which enhance constructive relationships; SD4 people and communities assume responsibility for decisions and actions which affect them SD5 people are supported to be active participants in the community
Understanding the Components: Accountability Public Policy Roles and Responsibilities Policies / procedures Programs Inputs Activities Outputs Outcomes Efficiency Children are born healthy and able to thrive Children are reaching development milestones Parents know how their child is developing Effectiveness 6
Cycle 2 Reviews – Apr 2013 to Jun 2014: Timeline Extension • Treasury Board and Finance has extended the timelines for cycle 2 lines of business that were significantly impacted by the flood relief effort in southern Alberta Challenge Panel Orientation • Challenge panel members received an orientation and technical briefing on September 9 and 12 Next Steps • IHS and ICA review plans will be presented to challenge panel members in January 2014 • IHS and ICA review reports will be presented to challenge panel members in June 2014
Challenge Panels: • Who is on the Challenge Panel? • Challenge panels consist of Treasury Board Committee Members, MLAs and Public Members • Ensure review plans are comprehensive • Ensure reviews were completed appropriately • Provide comments and advise to Treasury Board • What is the Purpose of the Challenge Panel
Policy Considerations SPF Policy Shift Less: Focus on inputs and rules More: Focus on outcomes, quality, values, and dignity Measured by Outcomes Measuredby Outputs 19
Key Principles: • Local autonomy • Community development • Belief that self-help contributes to a sense of integrity, self-worth and independence. • A people helping people approach to improving quality of life and building capacity and resiliency within families and communities to prevent and/or deal with crisis situations.
Results: • In 2011, 116 /206 programs submitted an outcomes report (56%) • There were a total of 310 outcome statements reported with 508 indicators. Average for completion by participants was 85% and the average success rate was 91%. • Areas of priority addressed were as follows: • Youth: personal well-being: self-esteem, resilience, competence (38%) • Seniors: Connection with others: social supports and relationships (38%) • Family : Healthy family functioning: positive family relationships, parenting and communication (37%) • Community Connection/Engagement: social support, address social issues, positive attitudes (28%) • Positive child Development: family and community supports, (23%)
Results – continued: • Based on 92/116 FCSS programs reporting 100,279 volunteers reported 2,256,642 volunteer hours. Using the minimum wage, this would equal $22,453,587 in paid labor. • FCSS measures improved social well-being of individuals, family and community through indicators such as quality of social networks and community awareness. • 88% reported improved interpersonal/group skills and positive relationships. • 93% reported improved awareness of social need • Some 2012 results: • Community Connectedness – 94% reported feeling valued, more knowledgeable about and connected to their community • Early childhood Development – 89.5% reported increased awareness of the importance of early childhood development, increase in parenting skills and better awareness of supports and resources.
Moving Forward: • Making positive progress – need to improve • Accountability/Reporting requirement • Communicating results more important than ever • Mutual learning experience • RBB recommendations • Tools, templates and supports • Frequent communication
Questions? Ken Dropko, Executive Director Community Partnerships 780-644-2485 ken.Dropko@gov.ab.ca Joyce Mellott, Senior Manager FCSS/Community Partnerships 780-415-6285 Joyce.Mellott@gov.ab.ca Thank you!