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1. New Hampshire Children�s Trust, Inc. �Investment in Prevention�Applicant Workshop Casey Family Services June 18, 2010 Becky Berk, M.Ed. Technical Assistance and Evaluation Director Keryn Bernard-Kriegl, MS Executive Director

3. Objectives of this Workshop Participants will: Become more familiar with the NH Children�s Trust and our role as your partner in the prevention of child abuse and neglect Understand the �Investment in Prevention� philosophy, guidelines and process of the NH Children�s Trust, including changes from last year�s process. Be better equipped to prepare successful proposals for NHCTF and/or other funders. Know how to access training and technical assistance opportunities. Understand expectations of award recipients, including survey administration or program evaluation.

4. Overview of the NH Children�s Trust Fund

5. About the NH Children�s Trust Fund Legislatively created, 1987 RSA 169-c:39 Designated as the lead agency in NH for child abuse prevention Braided funding sources CAPTA Title II Endowment Charitable contributions Public/Private partnership model Reorganized as a new 501(c)3 agency in 2010 � NH Children�s Trust Inc.

6. New Hampshire Children�s Trust Fundwww.nhctf.org NH�s lead agency to create and implement statewide child abuse and neglect prevention plan Funds, supports, and evaluates community-based child abuse prevention programs across the state Leverages local funds to maximize federal dollars for NH prevention efforts Provides technical assistance and training Provides parent advocacy/leadership and engagement services Sponsors special programs and initiatives

7. Mission and Vision Vision Every New Hampshire child will thrive in safe, stable and nurturing families and communities. Mission To prevent child abuse and neglect in NH As one strategy toward this mission, the NH Children�s Trust funds, supports, and evaluates community-based family support programs across the Granite state. We are the CAPTA Title II lead agency for child abuse prevention and this year we have 48 grantees across the stateWe are the CAPTA Title II lead agency for child abuse prevention and this year we have 48 grantees across the state

8. Funding our Mission

10. Collectively We Work Across Multiple Levels

11. Objectives of funding as a strategy

14. We provide funding, but�. We are not a foundation We are not a traditional funder We implement various strategies (of which funding direct services is one) to end child abuse and neglect in New Hampshire. We are beginning an assessment of the best use of our resources toward this goal. We need your help in this planning!

16. Training and TA Available through NHCTF Protective Factors Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect Program Design, including logic models, evidence-based programs and evaluation Parent Engagement and Advocacy Data Management and DBDM Survey Administration Positive Behavior Support We can provide or help organize trainings and TA on many other topics � please contact us!

17. Other Resources for Training United Ways of New Hampshire, Health and Human Services Committee on Organizational Learning (COOL), DCYF and its Bureaus, NH Center for Nonprofits, NH Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Abuse, NH Child Care Resource and Referral Network, National Alliance for the Mentally Ill - NH, NH Family Voices New Hampshire Training Institute on Addictive Disorders Community Action Programs (CAP agencies) Others?

18. Focus on Parents and Caregivers

19. Parental/Caregiver Influence on Children Children are affected by Who parents/caregivers are (education, socioeconomic, temperament) What parents/caregivers know (about normal child development) What parents/caregivers believe (attitudes towards childrearing) What parents/caregivers expect (of behavior and achievement) What parents/caregivers face (challenges in daily life) What parents/caregivers do (parenting practices)

22. Increase Protective Factors

23. 5 Protective Factorsidentified through research by *CSSP to prevent child abuse and neglect Parental Resilience Social Connections Knowledge of Parenting and Child Development Concrete Support in Times of Need Social & Emotional Competence of Children *CSSP is Center for the Study of Social Policy

24. Parental Resilience The ability to cope and bounce back from all types of challenges Parental psychology plays an important role in both the cause and prevention of child abuse. Parents who have experienced abuse and neglect themselves need caring relationships to help them develop and maintain positive relationships with their children. Parents who are emotionally resilient are able to maintain a positive attitude, creatively solve problems, and effectively rise to challenges in their lives.

25. Isolation is a consistent risk factor in child abuse and neglect. Social connections and friendships build parents� network of others in the community whom they can call on for help solving problems. Community norms against violence help reduce child abuse and neglect.

26. Knowledge of Parenting and Child Development 43% of parents believe that children can control their emotions by age three, and 20% expect this by age two. However, child development research tells us that most children only develop the capacity to control their emotions (i.e. asking for help when frustrated rather than having a tantrum or biting) between the ages of 3-5. Thus, parents may interpret the behavior of their toddlers as intentional and defiant rather than age-appropriate and normal for their developmental stage.

27. Concrete Support in Times of Need

28. Social & Emotional Competence of Children and Parental Nurturing & Bonding

29. 2010 �Investment in Prevention� Application Process

30. Programs Funded NHCTF has awarded funding for 22 years to family support, family strengthening and child abuse prevention programs statewide. Some significant shifts in funding philosophy and application materials will occur in this funding cycle. We currently are funding 48 agenciesWe currently are funding 48 agencies

31. Changes in Process from Last Year One-year award, 10/1/2010 through 9/30/2011 Maximum award amount $10,000 100% of awards distributed 10/2010, pending CBCAP funds and signed agreements with recipient agencies Any qualified agency may submit a proposal for one program, regardless of previous or current NHCT funding (removal of requirement to wait one year after two successive cycles.) If an agency is receiving second half of NHCT funding in the 2009-2011 cycle, they are eligible to submit a proposal for a different program than that already being funded. Progress reviews (on-site face-to-face meeting and structured conversation) held 5-6 months after initial funding; replaces the written progress report. Final written report due October 31, 2011

32. Changes in Focus from Last Year Consideration of �contextual fit� with mission-driven family support and CAN prevention Specific narrative question on protective factors Increased emphasis on secondary prevention Increased emphasis on evaluation planning Fewer and more focused �sub-questions� in each narrative section Preference for members of FSNH for applications otherwise equal New section on assurances (programs understand the expectations of them if funded)

33. Section Review Cover Page Proposal Narrative Assurances Budget Form Audit Additional Materials Specific Tools Logic Model EB/EI worksheet In-kind calculation worksheet

34. Cover Page Fiscal agent vs. applicant Current FSNH member? EB/EI Program Rating Unduplicated, estimated participant numbers

35. Proposal Narrative Sections Organization Description Description of Target Population and Need Program Activities, Outcomes and Measures (Logic Model) Protective Factors Outreach to Program Participants Program Resources Evaluation

36. Proposal Review Process Be linear and follow the sequence of questions Clearly identify which sections of text address each question If you have other information you want the reviewers to know in a particular section, put it last in the section in its own paragraph.

37. Changes in Budget Format from Last Year Budget form reflects program, not agency/organization Excel format (automatically sums across rows and down columns) Column within Excel sheet for explanations of line items in lieu of a separate budget narrative Continued requirement for 25% confirmed match (may be hard match, i.e. cash, grant or soft match, i.e. in-kind) No more than 15% of request may be for administrative (non-direct-service-related) costs

38. Budget Form Excel format Examples of categories In-kind excel worksheet (optional)

39. Other Materials

40. Tips It might be the best program in the world, but if it�s not convincing as a child abuse prevention program�.. Be specific and very clear when explaining how your program builds protective factors Emphasize the logic of how things tie together in your logic model Use data to develop your case Align your budget with your narrative and logic model Keep the three C�s � clear, concise, compelling Compare your final draft against the proposal narrative and the guidelines

41. Assurances Strengthening Families month � examples and non-examples of appropriate activities Family Support Outcomes Survey Intention/Purpose Administration Support and TA Onsite progress review Final written report

43. Types and Purposes of Data Quantitative Numerical Answers the questions Who, What and How Many Typical sources Demographic summaries, external or internal to the program Incident reports Counts of events, people served, etc. Disproportionality Qualitative Descriptive Answers the questions How and Why Typical sources Interviews & Focus groups Observations Case Summaries/Anecdotes Counting and Sampling conditions and opinions Document review Staff debriefings

44. Family Support Outcomes Survey Retrospective Survey Tool One point-in-time administration collects information on �before� and �today� Quantitative & Qualitative Collects demographic information, customer satisfaction and open-ended participant responses Measuring Protective Factors Eight key protective factors that the Children�s Bureau has identified to reduce the likelihood of child maltreatment

45. Family Support Outcomes Survey Survey Training All administering staff & volunteers must have received the Family Support Outcomes Survey Training from NHCT before administering the survey. Support From NHCTF All original surveys will be sent to NHCT for inclusion in the statewide outcomes report Statistics for Programs NHCT will provide data entry and analysis You will receive aggregate statistics for your program, raw data in Excel, and participant quotes in Microsoft Word

46. Family Support Participant Surveys Show Positive and Consistent Results in Building Protective Factors

47. A Sample Survey Report

48. Comparison of Protective Factors CSSP � Five Factors Parental Resilience Social Connections Knowledge of Parenting and Child Development Concrete Support in Times of Need Social & Emotional Competence of Children Family Support � Eight Factors Supportive Relationships Accessing Resources Parental Confidence Sharing Parental Concerns Meeting Family Needs Standing Up for Family Needs Reducing Family Stress Nurturing and Attachment

49. Assessing evidence-based, evidence-informed programs and practices

50. Evidence-Based Practice Federal reporting requirements Commitment to high-quality services for children and families Ongoing commitment to evaluation and program improvement

51. Evidence-Based Practice Worksheet and Checklist Begin by researching the FRIENDS database If not listed, work through the EB/EI worksheet You must be able to answer Yes for every item to achieve a particular level Need help? Contact NHCT! Provide the resulting rating on the application cover sheet

55. Developing a Logic Model FRIENDS Logic Model Builder, especially good for suggesting language and for suggesting specific tools for measuring outcomes in participants Many models for logic models exist! For the desired outcome in the specified target population - if we use these resources (inputs) to conduct these activities (strategies) with these activity measures (outputs), we should see these results (outcomes) in our participants, as measured by this tool (outcome measure). What assumptions are you making in the above model, and are they accurate?

56. Logic Model as Foundation Your work plan and timeline should align with your logic model Your evaluation plan should align with your logic model Your budget should align with your logic model Sketch out your logic model first!

57. Timeline Deadline for Grant Application: August 20th, 5:00 pm Decisions by NHCTF Trustees: September 13th Notifications to Applicants: September 15th Contracts are distributed, signed and returned to NHCT with required attachments Fund Distribution: October 1st (depending on CBCAP fund availability) On-site progress review � March-April 2011 Final Reports � Due October 15, 2011

58. Proposal Review Matrix

59. Nat�l Data Sources FRIENDS National Resource Center on Community Based Child Abuse Prevention http://www.friendsnrc.org/index.htm Adverse Childhood Experiences study http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/ACE/ Substance Abuse and Child Abuse http://www.cwla.org/articles/cv0109sacm.htm Child Maltreatment report, 2008 http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/cb/pubs/cm08/index.htm

60. Child Trends http://www.childtrends.org/index.cfm Child Welfare League of America http://www.cwla.org/ KidsCount Databook http://www.childrennh.org/web/kidscount.html Children�s Defense Fund http://www.childrensdefense.org/ Critical Issues for Parents with Mental Illness http://mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/publications/allpubs/KEN-01-0109/execsumm.asp

61. Center for the Study of Social Policy http://www.cssp.org/ Data Resource Center for Child Health http://www.childhealthdata.org/content/Default.aspx Evaluating Prevention Programs http://www.childwelfare.gov/preventing/evaluating/ Council for Children and Families (WA) http://www.ccf.wa.gov/prevention-resources Ounce of Prevention (early childhood) http://www.ounceofprevention.org/about/whyinvestearly.php

62. Child Welfare Information Gateway http://www.childwelfare.gov/index.cfm National Family Preservation Network http://www.nfpn.org/ National Center for Children in Poverty http://www.nccp.org/ National Data Archive on Child Abuse and Neglect http://www.ndacan.cornell.edu/ NH Health Web Reporting and Query System http://www.nhhealthwrqs.org/

63. Questions? Becky Berk Technical Assistance and Evaluation Director NH Children�s Trust 10 Ferry Street, Suite 315 Concord, NH 03301 224-1279 bberk@nhctf.org

64. Work Time and Individual TA Optional