Performance Measurement Development for Hawai'i Teen Pregnancy Prevention and Positive Youth Development Programs
The Lewin Group was hired to provide the Hawai’i Department of Human Services (DHS) with objective criteria for measuring the performance of its TANF-funded Teen Pregnancy Prevention (TPP) and Positive Youth Development (PYD) programs, and to assess the degree to which DHS’ TPP/PYD initiative is grounded in the literature on TPP and PYD. The Lewin Group:
- Conducted a literature review on predictors of teen pregnancy and the effectiveness of TPP and PYD programs
- Developed program performance measures and a quarterly report format for DHS to use with its contractors to report on performance
- Produced a report and briefing of findings, and trained providers in using the performance measures
We provide timely and relevant knowledge to help clients formulate policies, make funding decisions, and address emerging issues
The federal government supports a broad range of human services programs aimed at fostering family economic security, positive child and youth development, and healthy family functioning. We provide high-quality, objective information that helps our clients to operate these programs effectively and efficiently.
Services
For more than a decade, we have provided policy analysis, program assessments, research and evaluation, as well as training and technical assistance services.
Policy Analysis and Program Assessment
- Assess outcomes and goals of federal, state, and local programs
- Assist clients to conceptualize and formulate specific policy changes
- Identify promising practices that can be documented and disseminated
Research and Evaluation
- Review literature on various children-, youth-, and family-related topics
- Design and conduct implementation and impact evaluations of programs and policies
- Examine the availability and quality of information for making policy decisions
Training and Technical Assistance
- Provide operational guidance to programs to strengthen or enhance their programs
- Assist in the development of program performance management systems
- Provide technical guidance on designing and executing rigorous program evaluations