Community Participatory Research
Community Alliance for the Homeless Agreement (Community Alliance Subcontract - DHHS 90CA1792) PI: Connor / Nouer
The goal of this contract is to conduct an evaluation of the local Memphis Strong
Families Initiative (MSFI). The process evaluation for the MSFI includes a combination
of qualitative and quantitative data collection methods for infrastructure development
and effectiveness, along with implementation of the project. The outcome evaluation
utilizes data pulled from the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS), which
MSFI uses to track and collect data on all program outcome measures. TFACTS reports
for DCS administrative data are also being utilized. Evaluation results are used to
determine how the MSFI is functioning in terms of: collaboration, engagement with
participants, participants’ response to the program, data quality, effectiveness of
program services, and changes in child welfare practices.
Model for Holistic Young Child Wellness (LeBonheur Community Health and Well-Being) PI: Connor /Nouer
This contact focuses on conducting an evaluation of the Project LAUNCH local demonstration
site in Memphis TN, led by LeBonheur. The local level evaluation follows a participatory
mixed methods (qualitative and quantitative) approach. The goals of the evaluation
are to provide data for continuous improvement and quality control within Project
LAUNCH activities, with an overarching goal of developing a replicable model that
can be used to establish statewide systems of strength-based, family-centered, culturally
and linguistically competent services for promoting holistic young child wellness.
Monthly, as well as annual, evaluative reports focus on determining project effectiveness,
documenting process, and analyzing outcomes, aiming to provide as much formative feedback
as possible in order to guide and inform project planning and implementation.
Elder Abuse Professional Education For Current and Future Healthcare Professionals (H W Durham Fdn Grant) PI: Nouer
The second-year funding has made the Elder Abuse Prevention Professional Development
training (created in year 1 funding), freely available to UTHSC students and community
healthcare professionals. The training informs participants regarding recognizing
and reporting incidents of elder abuse, exploitation, and neglect in Shelby County,
Tennessee. UTHSC is targeting future healthcare providers, currently attending UTHSC,
as well as the community healthcare providers working in Shelby County, Tennessee.
Elder Abuse Professional Education training will be provided to a cohort of future
healthcare professionals in the Colleges of Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, and Health
Professions (physician assistants), as well as a set of community physicians and clinicians,
by the end of Year 3 funding.