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Homework: Monitoring Intervention
Intervention is not an event-it is a process, and it needs to be carefully planned, monitored, and evaluated. In addition to limited resources, there are many factors that may influence the political environment of a change effort. Often, programs compete for limited funding, and funding sources demand accountability for their support. Social workers monitor and evaluate change efforts to be able to respond to these requests. Social workers also assess for positive change movements and steer activities in the direction of the desired outcome. If the social worker determines an intervention to be a success, he or she should continue the work and stay the course. However, if an intervention is ineffective, social workers should consider revising the plan and course of action. In this Homework, you determine effective ways to evaluate the program you developed.
To prepare for this week's Discussion:
Locate the key information noted below for sharing with your colleagues.
Recall research design methods you learned about in your research courses.
Post the following:
Summarize the following items from your Week 7 Homework to provide your colleagues with a brief overview of your program:
1. System
2. Name of agency
3. Name of target program
4. The agency's mission or the goals of the program
5. Probable funding source
6. Client system
Client population served, eligibility requirements, and services offered
Referral sources and/or collaborative services
1. Describe the effectiveness of the program.
2. Describe any current agency issues.
3. Describe how you will evaluate the target program.
4. Explain which research design would be most appropriate for this evaluation.