CYFERnet Evaluation Resources
Children, Youth and Families Education and Research Network provides practical tools to evaluate community-based programs; information on how community programs can be sustained; and assessments of organizational support for work in the areas of children, youth, and families.

Outcome Measurements
PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Elizabeth G. Dunn, June 2000

Planning, Conducting and Analyzing Focus Groups
PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Elizabeth G. Dunn, September, 27, 2002

• Guide for Directed Discussion:  "What Team Members Want from the Focus Group Training" (Word) or (PDF)

• Protocol for Focus Group with Extension Field Staff on Building Strong Families (Part 1) (Word) or (PDF)

• Protocol for Focus Group with Extension Field Staff on Building Strong Families (Part 2) (Word) or (PDF)

Life Skills Survey (Word)
The survey was used by Missouri CYFAR staff to assess participant life skills.  Adapted from the Rosenberg self-esteem scale, the 4-H Four-Fold Youth Development Model, and an impact evaluation from Utah State's Youth and Families with Promise Program, the life skills questions fall into seven categories: academics and learning, communication, decision making, goal setting and achievement, problem solving, self esteem and social competencies.

Last Revised 18-Mar-08