What is evaluation?
Kathryn Goldsworthy
Expert Panel Project resource— January 2021
This short resource defines program evaluation in the context of child and family support services for those who are new to evaluation.
Publications
CFCA produces a range of publications. These include CFCA Papers, which offer an objective exploration of how research applies to policy and practice, and are written by or in collaboration with expert researchers and service providers. CFCA Resource Sheets and Practitioner Resources are shorter papers that focus on a specific issue in depth.
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Fathering programs in the context of domestic and family violence
Donna Chung, Cathy Humphreys, Alan Campbell, Kristin Diemer, David Gallant and Anneliese Spiteri-Staines
CFCA Paper No. 56 — December 2020
This paper examines how men's behaviour change programs and fathering programs address fathering issues for men who use violence.
How to review the evidence: A simple guide to conducting a literature review
Jessica Smart
Expert Panel Project resource— August 2020
This short resource provides guidance and links to additional information to step you through a basic literature review.
Making the most out of evaluation: Nine principles to maximise the use of your evaluation
Jessica Smart
Expert Panel Project resource— June 2020
This resource presents nine principles to apply to your evaluation to maximise its use.
Planning an evaluation: Step by step
Jessica Smart
Expert Panel Project resource— June 2020
This resource is for evaluation beginners needing help with developing an evaluation plan for a program, project or service for children and families.
Implementation in action: A guide to implementing evidence-informed programs and practices
Jessica Hateley-Browne, Lauren Hodge, Melinda Polimeni and Robyn Mildon
Guidelines— June 2019
The purpose of this guide is to help in the implementation of evidence-informed programs and practices in the child and family service sector.
Needs assessment
Jessica Smart
Families and Children Expert Panel practice resource— March 2019
This resource is for practitioners and policy makers who want to learn more about the needs assessment process or how to conduct a needs assessment.
Developmental evaluation
CFCA Resource Sheet— February 2018
An overview of developmental evaluation—what it is, why it was established, and what it can be used for.
Evaluation and Value for Money
CFCA Resource Sheet— November 2017
A snapshot of evaluation and Value for Money as a process to assist organisations to plan, develop and improve their programs.
Evaluating the outcomes of programs for Indigenous families and communities
Stewart Muir and Adam Dean
CFCA Practitioner Resource— February 2017
Key considerations for those thinking about evaluating the outcomes or impact of a program for Indigenous families and communities
