This fact sheet highlights effective strategies HMRF programs can implement to 1) retain staff and 2) be able to maintain services during times of staff transition. Examples and tips for implementing these strategies are included.
This Transition Tool is a follow up to the fact sheet, Achieving Program Stability through a Focus on Staffing, and provide practical strategies and tools for grantees to use such as a checklists, conversation guides, etc in effort to effectively manage and maintain staff commitment to the program as the grant program is ending.
Other
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Family Assistance released a toolkit that provides resources to assist programs with implementation of economic stability and workforce development (ESWD) initiatives The primary purposes of this toolkit are to provide programs with practical resources to: help HMRF programs implement ESWD initiatives; inform programs about evidence-informed ESWD practices and tools; and provide programs with a conceptual framework from which they can build a full system of care to move participants along a…
Other
This resource guide is intended to assist community and faith-based organizations seeking to learn about programs of the Administration for Children and Families, Federal, State and local grant opportunities and responsibilities, and capacity building toolkits and resources. (Author abstract)
Other
The "Head Start and Early Head Start Relationship-Based Competencies for Staff and Supervisors who Work with Families" (RBCs) is a technical assistance resource that outlines the knowledge, skills, and actions for staff working with families in Head Start and Early Head Start (HS/EHS) programs. This document is a tool to assist programs with implementing the Head Start Program Performance Standards and the Parent, Family, and Community Engagement (PFCE) Framework. (Author abstract)
Other
Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY) aims to promote preschoolers' school readiness by supporting parents in providing instruction in the home. The program model is designed for parents who lack confidence in their ability to prepare their children for school, including parents with past negative school experiences or limited financial resources. The HIPPY program model offers weekly activities for 30 weeks of the year, alternating between home visits and group meetings (two one-on-one home visits per month and two group meetings per month). HIPPY sites are encouraged…
Other, Book
This updated edition explains what program evaluation is, why evaluation is important, how to conduct an evaluation and understand the results, how to report evaluation findings, and how to use evaluation results to improve programs that benefit children and families. (Author abstract)
Other
This brochure from the National Responsible Fatherhood Capacity Building Initiative discusses five strategies for forming an effective Board of Directors. The strategies include: conduct a board check-up, orient new board members, keep searching for new members, shape a board that possesses a mix of education, skills, information, and access to important networks such as donors, and implement strategies to boost board performance.
Other
This brochure from the National Responsible Fatherhood Capacity Building Initiative discusses six strategies for creating a useful logic model that presents a visual display of the connections among the resources available to operate the program, current and planned activities, and changes or results the program hopes to achieve. The strategies include: understand the role of the logic model, evaluate the situation, identify inputs, determine outputs, envision outcomes, outline the model, and implement techniques for guiding program progress. A sample logic model is provided.
Other
This brochure from the National Responsible Fatherhood Capacity Building Initiative discusses six strategies for enhancing staff and volunteer capabilities in programs promoting responsible fatherhood. The strategies include: develop workshops or training programs or take advantage of those offered by other organizations, agencies, or associations; have staff and volunteers attend regional and national conferences; use professional coaches to provide the customized guidance that program management, staff, or volunteers need; organize a peer mentoring group with other professionals who serve…
