Growing Responsible Fathers Descriptive Program Evaluation

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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The overall evaluation plan for the Growing Responsible Fathers program (Fatherhood PRIDE) will utilize both a process evaluation and an outcomes evaluation, and will include both quantitative and qualitative approaches. Pre- and post-test surveys will be used to measure short-term outcomes outlined in the logic model including whether or not there has been an increase in self-efficacy and knowledge related to personal finance, parent engagement, healthy relationships, and education. Pre-test surveys will be administered at intake and/or prior to program activity and post-test surveys will be conducted at the conclusion of the program activity.

Detailed Description
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The overall evaluation plan for the Growing Responsible Fathers program (Fatherhood PRIDE) will utilize both a process evaluation and an outcomes evaluation, and will include both quantitative and qualitative approaches. Pre- and post-test surveys will be used to measure short-term outcomes outlined in the logic model including whether or not there has been an increase in self-efficacy and knowledge related to personal finance, parent engagement, healthy relationships, and education. Pre-test surveys will be administered at intake and/or prior to program activity and post-test surveys will be conducted at the conclusion of the program activity. Intermediate outcomes will be measured using a follow-up survey at six (6) months after completing the primary components of the program. The follow-up surveys will be administered via a variety of methods in order to increase response rates and will measure outcomes identified in the logic model such as knowledge and self-efficacy. Additional attempts will be made online through an email invitation as well as with phone calls. Center for Community Initiatives staff will be responsible for conducting the follow-up surveys with the program participants. Focus groups will be conducted with a volunteer sample of participants at the end of their program workshops to assess satisfaction with the program, what worked, and what could be improved.

Official Title
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Growing Responsible Fathers Descriptive Program Evaluation

Conditions
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Father-Child Relations

Intervention / Treatment
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* Behavioral: Responsible Fatherhood Program


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Fathers or father figure Exclusion Criteria: -

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 16 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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Male

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Incarcerated<br>Incarcerated fathers include fathers recruited in re-entry centers, detention facilitation and in county jails. | Behavioral: Responsible Fatherhood Program<br>* 24 hours of fatherhood curriculum, 6 hours of financial literacy, workforce development, and case management.<br>|
| Community<br>Community fathers include fathers who are recruited through community partners and self-referrals. | Behavioral: Responsible Fatherhood Program<br>* 24 hours of fatherhood curriculum, 6 hours of financial literacy, workforce development, and case management.<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Increased knowledge gain | Do participants who complete the program increase knowledge gains in financial literacy, co-parenting skills, and responsible fatherhood/family relationships after participating in program as measured by pre/post test. The outcome measure for each domain (financial literacy, co-parenting skills, and responsible fatherhood/family relationships) will be a total calculated from the number of correctly answered questions adapted from the curriculum. | post test after 12 week program (incarcerated) or 4-6 weeks (community) | 
| Increased self-efficacy | Do Community participants who complete the program increase self-efficacy to pay for child support as measured by pre/post test. The outcome measure will be a total of six scores (range 0-100) to statements related to paying child support. | Post test after 4-6 week program (community) | 
| Increased engagement | Do Community Participants who complete the program increase self reported engagement with their children as measured by pre/post test. The outcome measure will be a total of six scores (range 0-4) of various engagement activities with youngest child. These engagement measures were adapted from the FRPN Father Engagement Scale. | Post test after 4-6 week program (community) and 6 month followup survey |