With outcome thinking, you can engage communities and the general public. In essence, outcomes convey critical and complex information in a way that is easy for most people to readily understand and act on. When the public understands what you do, you are much more likely to get their support. The Vermont Agency of Human Services and Department of Education has adopted nine desired outcomes to guide community and state efforts in working toward critical conditions of well-being for children, youth and families in the state. Infants and children thrive.
Children are ready for school.
Youth choose healthy behaviors.