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2014-2015 First 5 Ventura County Evaluation: Findings from the 2015 Parent Survey

Dr. Rachel Estrella & Lydia Nash

November 19, 2015

Presentation to the First 5 Ventura County Commission

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Parent Survey

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First 5 Evaluation Framework

Insert that chart in here so we can talk about the goals and (conceptually) how they were using the survey to measure progress on those key goals (3 outcome areas)

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Evaluation Data Sources

Parent Survey

Intake Forms & Client Information Participation

Questionnaire Service Dosage

InformationDesired Results

Developmental ProfileNeighborhood-level Info

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Demographics of the Universe of Clients

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Demographics of the Universe of Clients

Highest Education level in the Family

Children Per FamilyFamily Living Situation

Family Income Level

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Service Information

EL PACT (Early Learning for Parents and Children Together) & Family Literacy Programs

Services Most Frequently Received in FY 14-15

Number of Services Received Per Family

Universe of Clients

Survey Population

1 service 29% 10%

2 services 13% 5%

3 services 6% 6%

4-5 services 11% 12%

6-10 services 18% 24%

11+ services 23% 44%

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FINDINGS

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Outcome 1: Access to Care

Indicator 1

Indicator 2

Indicator 3

Indicator 4

Q1: Do you have a usual place to go when your child is sick or you need health advice?

Q9: On an average weekday, how much time does your child spend in front of a TV or playing video games? (selected None or

1 Hour or less)

Q10: For my toddler or preschooler, I provide 1-2 hours of physical activity each day.

(% responding positively)

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Outcome 2: Kindergarten Readiness

Q8: In the usual week, about how many days do you or any other family members read stories or look at picture books with your child? (Results

reflect responses from parents who selected 3-6 days or every day.)Indicator 1

Q7: Since you started receiving First 5 services, has your child been referred for a Developmental Screening?

Q7a: If you received a referral, was a Developmental Screening conducted?

Q7b: If a Developmental Screening was conducted, was a concern identified?

Q7c: If a concern was identified, has your child received follow-up services?

Indicator 2

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Outcome 2: Kindergarten Readiness Cont’d

Self and Social Development

Language and Literacy Development

English Language Development

Cognitive Development

Math Development

Physical Development

Health

COMPOSITE

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Outcome 2: Kindergarten Readiness Cont’d

Self and Social Development

Language and Literacy Development

English Language Development

Cognitive Development

Math Development

Physical Development

Health

COMPOSITE

% growth

51%

52%

51%

53%

40%

46%

38%

50%

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Outcome 3: Knowledge of Child Development, Resources, and Parenting

Indicator 1

Indicator 2

Indicator 3

Indicator 1 Composite

Indicator 2 Composite

Indicator 3 Composite

Outcome 3 Composite

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What Have We Learned?

Overall indicators of good progress in each outcome area. Families that receive First 5 Services…..Have access to health insurance and a regular place for careFeel they are properly nourishing their children and providing opportunities for physical activityAre experiencing strong developmental growth as a result of participation in preschool servicesInclude parents that feel confident in their parenting skills

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What Needs Attention?

Areas that may warrant further scrutiny or support: Parent education/support around reducing screen

time Possibly some continued work to support early oral

health care Parent education/support around home literacy

practices Conversations with providers around demographic

discrepancies related to developmental screenings?

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What Needs Attention (cont’d)?

Areas that may warrant further scrutiny or support: Further discussions with preschool providers about

the 30% not meeting readiness standards Discussions with provider partners around parent

confidence. Does this ring true? Further neighborhood-level support for families to

reduce isolation

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Challenges/Caveats

Limitations of survey data Matching challenges (3 levels of clients) Comprehensive nature of survey Timing of survey Not clear about fidelity to implementation and

consistent framing

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Considerations

Check results against experience Review wording of intake and parent survey questions

to ensure more concise, aligned accurate, and useful responses.

Set target goals Re-map indicators within Outcome Area 1 Create a clear plan to address data association

challenges Consider some tweaks to survey design and

distribution strategy

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Questions?

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Thank You!

Rachel Estrella Rachel_estrella@spra.com

Lydia NashLydia_nash@spra.com