Progress 09/01/16 to 08/31/19
Outputs
Target Audience:The online, interactive guide is beind completed for all installation level FAP Managers. Changes/Problems:
Nothing Reported
What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?
Nothing Reported
How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?The results were thoroughly briefed to Army HQ staff and leadderhip and have led to a follow-on effot to develop a new interactive FAP M guide. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?
Nothing Reported
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
The developmemnt of evidence-based information for prevention of child abuse and domestic/partner abuse that supports program accountability requirements. As part of that effort, the Clearinghouse conducted interviews with FAP Managers to obtain feedback about the following FAP objectives: (1) learn about installation best practices and delivery strategies, (2) obtain feedback about ways to improve the FAP Guide, (3) identify key content areas for training new FAPMs, and (4) assist in developing a logic model that includes identifying any current outcome data being collected. Through another funding mechanism we are defveloping an evidence-informed iFAP M guide.
Publications
- Type:
Other
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2018
Citation:
Kaye, M. P., Aronson, K. R., & Perkins, D. F. (2018). Command Support Study Phase 2: Child maltreatment and recidivism. Report submitted to the United States Army Installation Management Command (IMCOM). Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness at Penn State.
- Type:
Other
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2018
Citation:
Kaye, M. P., Aronson, K. R., & Perkins, D. F. (2018). Command Support Study Phase 2, Priority 2: FAPM interview findings and recommendations for updating the FAP guide to prevention programming self-guided tutorial. Report submitted to the United States Army Installation Management Command (IMCOM). Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness at Penn State.
- Type:
Other
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2018
Citation:
Kaye, M. P., Aronson, K. R., & Perkins, D. F. (2018). Command Support Study Phase 2: Risks for intimate partner violence (IPV) and the impact of the Army Family Advocacy Program participation on IPV recidivism. Report submitted to the United States Army Installation Management Command (IMCOM). Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness at Penn State.
- Type:
Other
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2018
Citation:
Kaye, M. P., Aronson, K. R., & Perkins, D. F. (2018). Family violence recidivism: Command Support Study Phase 2. Report submitted to the United States Army Installation Management Command (IMCOM). Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness at Penn State.
- Type:
Other
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2017
Citation:
Kaye, M. P., Aronson, K. R., & Perkins, D. F. (2017). Family Advocacy Program (FAP) research and prevention: FAP Guide to Prevention Programming survey results. Report submitted to the United States Army Installation Management Command (IMCOM). Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness at Penn State.
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Progress 09/01/17 to 08/31/18
Outputs
Target Audience:There are two target audiences for this effort. First, a dynamic handbook is being created for FAP managers. Second, parents of new borns are participating in a pilot of curricula for the New Parent Support Program. Changes/Problems:
Nothing Reported
What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?We have trained 25 New Parent Support Program on the parents as teachers curriculum and the Take Root Home Visitation program. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?Currently, we have shared interim reports and progress on the study with the Army FAP headquarters staff. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?We will complete the FAP-M guide. We will also complete the collection of data from the New Parent Support Program pilot study.
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
The FAP-M guide is half completed and is being placed in the dynamic website at Penn State. The New Parent Support Program has enrolled over 700 families in the pilot study. We have implemented Parents as Teachers and we are currently implementing Take Root Home Visitation.
Publications
- Type:
Journal Articles
Status:
Accepted
Year Published:
2018
Citation:
Kaye, M. P., Faber, A., Davenport, K., & Perkins, D. F. (2018). Common components of evidence-informed home visitation programs for the prevention of child maltreatment. Children and Youth Services Review, 90, 94-105.
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Progress 09/01/16 to 08/31/17
Outputs
Target Audience:This effort is designed to support Army Policy analysts and leadership in understanding cost-benefit of various ACS programs. Program staff are also able to utilize this data in making informed programatic decisions. Changes/Problems:We have been delayed in the initiating of phase II due to staffing storages within Army ACS. What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?
Nothing Reported
How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?The reports have been disseminated to all stakeholders. In additon, inforgrpahics were completed on each of the reports and disseminated across the Army. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?Therefore, the primary goal of Phase II of this project is to develop, execute and document outcome evaluations and economic assessments of the Army's ACS FAP prevention and ERP programs. To achieve a rigorous evaluation and cost-benefit analysis of each program, we propose completing the following tasks: Develop project milestones to achieve all tasks below, consistent with standard evaluation practices [e.g., periodic in-progress reviews (IPRs), submit matter expert (SME) interviews, site visits, literature reviews, asset mapping, reports/briefings, etc.]. Conduct ACS FAP and ERP outcome evaluations: Develop evaluation plans for Army-wide FAP and ERP. Plan design, procedures, and standards will adhere to those developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the American Evaluation Association, and evidence-based practice registries. Plans will assess program effectiveness in achieving outcomes of strategic relevance to the Army. Plans will include: an asset map linking program activities and outputs to critical outcomes; an assessment of the evaluability of program components; and outcome-focused evaluation plans that can be implemented Army-wide on a recurring basis. Execute formal evaluations of Army-wide FAP and ERP. Subject to coordination with and agreement of sponsor, should formal outcome evaluation not be possible, vendor will provide scientific oversight to design and execute related projects to suitably progress FAP and/or ERP ability to conduct future formal evaluations. Provide reports of program evaluations and results to OACSIM. Conduct ACS FAP and ERP economic assessments: Develop methodology by which to conduct cost benefit analyses (CBA) or cost effectiveness analyses (CEA) of ACS FAP and ERP. Analysis will identify program costs and weigh costs against program outcomes/benefits. The goal is to produce a strong value proposition -- a clear statement that program benefits justify applied resources. Plan design, procedures, and standards will adhere to those developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the American Evaluation Association, and/or evidence-based practice registries. Execute CBAs/CEAs of Army-wide FAP and ERP. Provide reports of economic assessments to OACSIM. Project sponsor will verify that overall contract performance meets expectations, and content of the deliverables is satisfactory and received on time. The deliverables for this study project are as follows: A minimum of two interim updates on progress for sponsor and stakeholders. Final written reports (one for each program) and out-brief to sponsor and stakeholder organizational leaders.
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
These two sub-projects were completed this year. Army Community Service Family Advocacy Program (FAP) Economic Assessment Report: Description: Report detailing the economic relevance of ACS FAP prevention services with regard to the costs of negative outcomes and the potential economic return if ACS FAP was found to reduce CM and/or IPV. Findings: The costs linked to family violence are immense and each case can affect multiple lives. On average, a single case of CM will lead to over $230,000 in costs to individuals, families and society across many categories (e.g., child healthcare, adult medical costs, lost productivity, child welfare, criminal justice, and special education needs). Even a small reduction in the rate of CM in the Army population would generate savings that could exceed the costs to implement ACS FAP. For example, a .2% reduction in the rate of CM due to effective ACS FAP programs and services would lead to cost savings for the military and society that exceed the costs to fund the program for three years (based on 2015 direct costs), and potentially generate a positive ROI based on this outcome alone. Costs associated with IPV are also large; single incidents of IPV can lead to long-term costs related to health and mental health service needs and productivity losses. Untreated and un-prevented cases of family violence have implications for the military population that impact well-being and ultimately, functioning and readiness. Therefore, addressing CM and IPV is critical to preventing further violence and reversing long-term negative impacts. But the circumstances for effectively addressing these problems are complicated; often individual cases of CM or IPV are undetected, unseen, and underreported. Effective programming has the potential to reduce the rates of family violence, while also being cost-effective given the large cost implications from unaddressed problems. However, there is no evidence that current efforts within ACS FAP are effective; therefore, we cannot say whether these cost savings are realized. If future evaluation demonstrated that ACS FAP is effective in positively impacting its targeted outcomes, a clear case could be made for continued and priority funding given the potential realized by a positive ROI for the Army and society at large. Army Community Service Army Volunteer Corps Coordinator Cost-Benefit Analysis Report: Description: Report detailing the cost-benefit analysis to examine the overall program costs in relation to the benefits of the AVCC. Findings: This robust CBA assessed the economic benefits of the AVCC program. Overwhelmingly, the findings of this report indicate that AVCC likely provides a high return-on-investment to society. Indeed, for every dollar invested in AVCC, there is a fiscal return of $15.25 for every dollar spent. From a societal perspective, the Net Present Value (i.e., net program benefits after subtracting costs) is about $113 million for each year of AVCC delivery. Moreover, this analysis was able to highlight the relatively low cost of AVCC compared to other national service programs. From this analysis, AVCC was found to be more efficiently producing volunteer hours than many other national service programs.
Publications
- Type:
Other
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2018
Citation:
Crowley, D., Jones, D., Davenport, K., White, L., Perkins, D. (2018). Army Community Service Army Volunteer Corps Coordinator Cost-Benefit Analysis Report. University Park, PA: Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness.
- Type:
Other
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2018
Citation:
Jones, D., Davenport, K., White, L, Crowley, D., Perkins, D. (2017). Army Community Service Family Advocacy Program Economic Assessment Report. University Park, PA: Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness.
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