Which programs are using Fostering Futures?

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Jennifer Mylenek asked 5 years ago

Are any programs using Fostering Futures program? Have you had good results? Any other feedback would be helpful.

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Renee Buchanan answered 5 years ago

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CASA of Clackamas County uses it. For more information, contact Shari Fromm.

They started using the program this year (2019), like it, and plan to continue.
Raised money specifically to support work with Fostering Futures
Like work with the ILP workers, but many kids choose not to participate in that program
Have added what they call “Teen Talk”, an open Q&A brown bag forum where their Fostering Futures trainer and any CASA volunteers meet and discuss the unique challenges/issues/successes with teens and teen cases. They currently (Sept 2019) meet every other month. They have found it to be a great place to share knowledge, experience, and resources, talking in generalities, keeping specifics about the teen and the case confidential.

CASA of Polk County looked into it, but decided working with Independent Living Program (ILP)/DHS Caseworkers was more beneficial. Katie describes their ILP coordinator as a gem to work with. For more information, contact Katie Axtel.

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Alysha Shipley answered 5 years ago

CASA of Lane County has had it for a little over a year now. I am just now looking into measuring outcomes at this point.

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Jill Bower answered 5 years ago

CASA of Central Oregon used it for two years and then our grant ran out. We have applied for another grant and hoping it comes through!

Alysha Shipley replied 5 years ago

Hi Jill,

How did your program measure effectiveness over the 2 year period? I am just now getting to that part after about a year and a half. I have some ideas but would love more!

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Jill Bower answered 5 years ago

As part of our grant, we had this HUGE spreadsheet:) I will find it and email it to you! I know that we had surveys that the advocate filled out. I will send what I have to you:)