Use multi-site case studies to document early implementation of community support programs¶

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Evidence · 1 claim (1 for) · 1 study (1 qualitative), q1 · 0 of 1 report an effect size · 1 claim rests on one study

Description¶

For place-based programs in early implementation, the article models the use of qualitative case studies of a subset of sites to capture design decisions, service choices, and early challenges before outcome evaluation is feasible. The case studies "revealed how the grantees designed and implemented their programs, the services they chose to offer, and the early successes and challenges."

Design Implications¶

Context¶

Requirements¶

• Sites willing to host researchers; a program in early implementation with design decisions still emerging

Constraints¶

• Case studies document implementation experiences rather than tested outcomes

Target Learners¶

• Children and families served by community-based education programs

Target Learning Goals¶

• Understanding program design, service selection, and early implementation successes and challenges

Claims¶

• Case studies of five Promise Neighborhoods sites documented program design, services, and early implementation successes and challenges [+W]

Related Strategies¶

Examples¶

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Key Sources¶

• Hulsey, L., Esposito, A. M., Boller, K., & Osborn, S. (2015). Promise Neighborhoods Case Studies (Issue Brief). Mathematica Policy Research. https://www.mathematica.org/publications/promise-neighborhoods-case-studies-issue-brief