The Program I’m discussing is the Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services.
The assignments in this course build on one another to culminate in your Program Evaluation Plan. In order to plan a program evaluation, we must first understand the program and the needs of the population served.
Identify and describe a child protection program (Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services) in your community.
What is the mission of the program and specific population served?
What services does this program provide?
In what way does this particular Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services program address a significant need in the community?
Make sure to cite the relevant literature to support the need for the program.
In what way(s) would the program benefit from an evaluation?
If you were hired as an external evaluator to evaluate this program, what are some initial steps you would take to plan this evaluation?