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Program Logic Model for
Potosi Correctional Center (PCC)
Living Interactive Family Education Program (LIFE)
Inputs
Program is managed by a MU Extension 4-H specialist with assistance from a part-time youth education assistant and an HD specialist. It is supported by PCC staff, community volunteers, and the incarcerated fathers. Program uses PCC facilities and 4-H curricula (e.g. Family Times).
Activities The LIFE program offers 4-H activities to incarcerated men and their children, grandchildren, or other young family members. Children are also enrolled in their local 4-H club.
Outputs
Fathers and children meet
to work on 4-H activities 
Output Tracking Forms
Fathers meet separately
to plan 4-H activities

Output Tracking Forms
Initial
Impacts		 Fathers and children experience more satisfying visits
(word doc.)

Focus Group Protocol

 Fathers and children
set and meet positive
personal goals		 Fathers learn organizational and leadership skills, screening new entrants
to program
Intermediate
Impacts		 Fathers become a positive presence in children’s lives
(Video clips)		 Children build character
and skills through 4-H programs (Video clips)		 Fathers experience the psychological benefits of parenting  Fathers exercise greater self-control Fathers become positive leaders
and role models within PCC
(Video clips) 
Long-Term
Impacts		 Children’s risk of incarceration is reduced Children’s self-esteem and social skills are improved

Life Skills Survey

 Children become better leaders and citizens Stress levels are reduced for fathers and prison workers Recidivism is reduced
Children’s sense of isolation is reduced

Life Skills Survey

 Children stay in school longer Children and fathers maintain long-term relationships

Focus Group Protocol

 

 

Missouri Contact: Tammy Gillespie gillespiet@missouri.edu
National Contact: Lynna Lawson lawsonl@missouri.edu

The 4-H LIFE program is supported by University of Missouri Extension, the Children, Youth and Families at Risk (CYFAR) Initiative, the Missouri Children's Trust Fund, the National 4-H Council and the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) Program.
 
   


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