Youth Program Quality Assessment

The Arizona Youth Assessment System incorporates six distinct risk assessment tools: Diversion, Detention, Pre-Disposition, Disposition, Residential, and Re-Entry (Ducey, Douglas A., Arizona Youth Assessment System). Once the data is collected from these risk assessment tools and is entered, the results will identify the juvenile offender’s areas of highest risk. After precise overview of the results, I would then decide the sentencing recommendations based on the offender’s risk level as well as the immediate crime that was committed by them. If the juvenile’s results show he or she is at low risk of reoffending then I would recommend a minor punishment such as probation, community service, or a small fine. However, if the offender is at high

During October 2017, the Department of Youth Development organized the YouthWorks ML2 Program Evaluation Taskforce to oversee and design this comprehensive program evaluation to assess 2015-2016 impact of services provided by the YouthWorks ML2 Program (a youth development afterschool program in Harrisville, SC.); and this program evaluation was guided by seven key evaluation questions that relate to program effectiveness, efficiency, outcomes, and enrollment demographics as discussed within this report; and program findings revealed the following:

Through the Youth Prorgam Quality tool, data management, campus staff coordination, site visits, and technical assistance, CASE is proactive managing the 21st CCLC grant. Prior to implementing programming, all site coordinators will attend a two-week orientation. The objective of the orientation

Purpose of the evaluation: What aspect of the program would you assess? How does this complement the larger group evaluation? (5 points)

How to provide FOCUSED activities that are appropriate KNOWLEDGE, ADVICE and SUPPORT that will help to improve youth development.

When child go through transitions they need people they have built up positive relationships with to help support them through the changes in their lives. We use circle time to explain to the children what is going to happen and they can talk about their feelings children will make a better transition if they know what is going on. We take are cues from the children on how much information is given and how much an explanation is required. We allow time for the information to be processed some children might have delayed reaction and might want to talk later at a quieter time. We are always to be truthful in all our answers so we keep their trust. We listen and acknowledge how the children are feeling and we reassure the children that what they are feeling is normal and other children have been

There are many student programs from which schools can choose to implement in a school year. Each program provides a different focus and different results. One of these programs is the 4-H Afterschool program. 4-H programs are nation-wide and can be offered through schools and clubs and are supported by universities in each area. 4-H offers four main after-school, in-school, or club programs based around science, citizenship, healthy living, and mentoring (“4-H Positive Youth Development”, n.d.). According to the 4-H website ,“4-H Positive Youth Development”, each program offers the “potential for positive youth development and growth” in a “learn by doing” atmosphere led by trained volunteers (n.d.).

Alexandra was seen for evaluation at Department of Juvenile Justice located in Lauderdale Lakes, Florida. She presented as a Hispanic-American female who was of average height and weight and appeared her stated age of 15. The youth was dressed appropriately for the weather conditions and evidenced of adequate grooming and hygiene. The youth was accompanied to the appointment by her Case Manager albeit she was assessed outside of her presence. Importantly, no gross abnormalities were noted in ambulation, posture, or coordination, nor did Alexandra exhibit difficulties with fine or gross motor skills. The youth appeared to be alert and attentive during the evaluation, and was not easily distracted. The youth’s expressive speech was normal

NDY will utilize existing system of quality control to ensure that required services are being provided as per the Contract requirements; that these services are of professional quality; that outcomes are being met; and that clients are satisfied with the services received. NDY has a long history of providing services to at-risk /high-risk youth and low-income families with grant funds, including foundation, federal, state and county funding sources and the agency has a system in place to guarantee service compliance and goal attainment. Utilizing sound evaluation research methods, NDY routinely conducts both process and outcome evaluations of all programs. In addition to complying with all Contract-related reporting requirements, NDY will implement an internal monitoring process. Our process evaluation methods include periodic detailed case audits, random service provision observations, weekly case presentations, and continual monitoring of client goals and objectives by staff and supervisors.

On completion of the program sessions identify the strengths of this program and look for Positive feedbacks about the supportive programs from parents and the young people involved,

I learned about the Community Scholar Program by Mrs.Herrera. Mrs.Herrera came over to my high school and gave us reasons why TCU might be the best university for us. Right away, I knew that TCU was the univesity I wanted to attend after graduation. Mrs.Herrera started to explain the Community Scholar Program. I was thriled to hear that, that option was open for us so I imediatly started to get my application ready.

The program is very structured it includes attending an onsite school with the curriculum that is appropriate for the youth current grade level.

Training and development activities include: Inductions, Health & Safety training/law, organisation and delivery of training courses, structuring appraisals & Personal Development framework, holding, recording and updating training information and managing training budgets.

A positive youth development program is designed to help young adults overcome their challenges and live up to their full potential. Youth development is emphasized through different activities which helps the youth emotionally, physically, and socially. Youth development programs are basically used to help them regain confidence, and how to bounce back to a normal life. My program name is Helping Hands, which will be based on abused youth in African American public schools. The motto for my program is “Not all hands are helpful, but our hands are guaranteed life changers.” When organizing a program knowing the population, how it works, and its essentials are mandatory for a successful youth development program.

Adult give suggestions and cues to youth without teaching directly. When youth worked with an adult, adult often made comments that prompted youth to think about longer-term of the problem.