Tools to use

4-H LIFE program resources
Media library
Caregiver resources
Professional resources
Organization resources
 

Sustainability resources

Sustaining community based programs is always a challenge.  Several of the following resources are the result of research conducted with funding from National Children, Youth and Families at Risk (CYFAR) Initiative.

Sustaining Community Programs:  Planning for Success (PPT)
Interactive PowerPoint presentation by Tammy Gillepsie

Supplemental worksheets

• Sustainability Framework (DOC)
  Authors Jay A. Mancini and Lydia I. Marek

• Assessment Worksheet (DOC)

• Small Group Instructions (DOC)

• Index Cards (DOC)

• Wall Headings (DOC)

CYFAR Youth at Risk Sustainability Studies Research Findings

• Ongoing community-based program implementation, successes, and obstacles: The National Youth at Risk Program Sustainability Study
  Authors Lydia I. Marek, Jay A. Mancini, G. Erik Earthman, & Donna-Jean P. Brock - 2003 Study
• Continuity, Success and Survival of Community-Based Projects
  Authors Jay A. Mancini, Lydia I. Marek and Donna J. Brock - 1999 Study
• Patterns of Project Survival and Organizational Support
  Authors Jay A. Mancini and Lydia I. Marek - 1998 Study

Related Resources

• A Guide to Effective Investments in Positive Youth Development: Implications of Research for Financing & Sustaining Programs & Services for Youth (PDF)
  The Finance Project

• Sample Memorandum of Agreement
  MS State University Extension

• Sample Coalition Survey
  University of Missouri-Kansas City

• National Service Resource Center
  Service of the Corporation for National and Community Service

• Sustaining Comprehensive Community Initiatives: Key Elements for Success
  The Finance Project - Sustainability Planning including order information