Resource Toolbox for Tribal - TANF Child Welfare Coordination Projects

Publication Date: February 1, 2022
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Introduction

This Toolbox highlights selected resources and tools that are particularly relevant for current and future Tribal TANF-Child Welfare Coordination (TTCW) grantees, and that may also be relevant for other human services programs. Resources included address the following topic areas: developing and using logic models for systems change; planning for data collection and collecting data; collecting and using stories in program research and dissemination; collaborative approaches to screening and assessment; data sharing and protecting sensitive information; performance measurement; data-driven decision making and continuous quality improvement; measuring collaboration; measuring program outcomes; dissemination; and sustainability.

Each of the topic areas includes a brief summary of how the topic aligns with the purpose, goals, and implementation of the TTCW grants and highlights three or more recommended resources. The description of each resource includes a summary of the content and how it can be useful in developing, revising, and conducting activities related to TTCW projects’ program performance evaluation. Public access URL links and full citations are also provided for accessing each resource. Additional publicly available resources are listed by topic in the Appendix.

Purpose

The purpose of this Resource Toolbox is to provide selected research, evaluation, and programmatic resources that may be relevant for supporting current and future Tribal TANF-Child Welfare (TTCW) grantees in meeting their goals and objectives in implementing their programs and measuring program performance.

Key Findings and Highlights

This Resource Toolbox highlights curated resources for current and future Tribal TANF-Child Welfare (TTCW) Coordination grantees to support grantees in implementing their programs and measuring program performance. Resources included cover eleven topic areas:

  • Developing and using logic models for systems change
  • Planning for data collection and collecting data
  • Collecting and using stories in program research and dissemination
  • Collaborative approaches to screening and assessment
  • Sharing data and protecting sensitive information
  • Performance measurement
  • Data-driven decision making and continuous quality improvement (CQI)
  • Measuring collaboration
  • Measuring program outcomes
  • Dissemination of TTCW program information and accomplishments
  • Sustainability

Citation

Ahonen, P., Keene, K., and Park, C. (2021). Resource toolbox for Tribal TANF—Child Welfare Coordination projects (OPRE Report No. 2021-232). Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Glossary

Tribal TANF:
Tribal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
TTCW:
Tribal TANF-Child Welfare Coordination