Family Strengthening Program: Evaluation Report

Social Research Reports, Vol. 14, pp. 3-87, August 2010

87 Pages Posted: 28 Aug 2010

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Stefan Cojocaru

Alexandru Ioan Cuza University, Department of Sociology and Social Work

Daniela Cojocaru

Alexandru Ioan Cuza UNiversity, Department of Sociology and Social Work

Ovidiu Bunea

General Division for Social Assistance and Child’s Protection Iasi

Date Written: August 26, 2010

Abstract

The evaluation aimed at measuring the impact that the Family Strengthening Program run by SOS Children’s Villages in district 1 of Bucharest had on children, families and communities. In order to do this, 125 beneficiaries’ files (86 closed cases and 39 working cases) were analysed. In order to collect quality data, interviews took place with 9 mothers and 6 children and with the program’ staff, as well as focus groups with the beneficiaries whose files were closed, focus groups with beneficiaries from the existent beneficiaries category and focus groups with partners.

Keywords: Program Evaluation, Impact Evaluation, Theory-Based Evaluation, Family Strengthening Intervention, Social Intervention, Efficiency, Efficacy, Sustainability

Suggested Citation

Cojocaru, Stefan and Cojocaru, Daniela and Bunea, Ovidiu, Family Strengthening Program: Evaluation Report (August 26, 2010). Social Research Reports, Vol. 14, pp. 3-87, August 2010, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=1667380

Stefan Cojocaru (Contact Author)

Alexandru Ioan Cuza University, Department of Sociology and Social Work ( email )

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Romania
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Daniela Cojocaru

Alexandru Ioan Cuza UNiversity, Department of Sociology and Social Work ( email )

B-dul Carol I nr.11
Iaşi, RO-700506
Romania

HOME PAGE: http://www.uaic.ro

Ovidiu Bunea

General Division for Social Assistance and Child’s Protection Iasi ( email )

Iasi, str. Vasile Lupu, nr. 56 A
Iasi, 700714
Romania

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