CTF EVALUATION

The Auburn University Evaluation Team serves as the independent evaluator for all state-funded programs under The Alabama Department of Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention (ADCANP), the state’s lead agency focused on preventing child abuse and neglect by educating communities through the Strengthening Families™ framework. Overseeing more than 165 community-based prevention programs aimed at reducing child maltreatment risk factors, ADCANP partners with Auburn University to systematically collect and evaluate data across its funded programs. Using validated survey methods, participants provide demographic information and assess their knowledge and skills before and after program completion, with a retrospective pre/post-program design ensuring honest and accurate responses. This approach allows for meaningful aggregation and statistical analysis of data, highlighting the programs' impact and identifying significant changes in participants’ knowledge and skills. The evaluation team’s partnership with ADCANP, under the visionary leadership of Director Sallye R. Longshore, has spanned nine years, during which their collaborative efforts have set a national standard for prevention program evaluation. The team expresses deep gratitude for this enduring collaboration, which reflects a steadfast commitment to improving the lives of Alabama’s families and communities.