The purpose of the evaluation was to examine the impact of the Whole Family Approach on the well-being of families over a seven-year period. The Whole Family Approach is based on organizational collaboration to assist families in defining and achieving attainable goals Each Whole Family Approach program featured two adult caregivers.
Below are the initial results.
The First Adult Caregiver reported a significant improvement in children’s educational outcomes and experiences.
The Second Adult Caregiver reported significantly reduced financial challenges and stress.
Both Caregivers saw a significant increase in the help given and received in their relationship.
The following findings are provided by the Walter Rand Institute for Public Affairs. The Walter Rand Institute for Public Affairs at Rutgers University-Camden has been coordinating the evaluation of the Whole Family Approach among eight collaboratives serving families in Southern New Jersey. These are the initial findings over the seven-year evaluative period. To learn more about the research, read more here.
Success Stories
The following stories show the real impact of the Whole Family Approach on families and service providers across a range of issues and settings.
Working Together for Working Families Conference Today we’re here in Vineland, NJ for our 2020 Conference: Working Together for Working Families: The Whole Family Approach! We’re excited to join our grantees, speakers and family well-being experts… Continue Reading
Transportation Initiatives Contribute to the Success of the Whole Family Approach Transportation initiatives are a lifeline for families and an important factor in contributing to the success of the Whole Family Approach. Watch the video to learn how Cross County Connection,… Continue Reading
How the Whole Family Approach Can Support A Child’s Educational Performance The Mendez family story is one of perseverance and collaboration. In 2017, sisters Aleesa and Ayasia had missed over 80 days of school and were struggling academically. Their challenges continued… Continue Reading
Using the Whole Family Approach to Overcome Unexpected Obstacles Randy and Lenore Locke were facing a variety of challenges — the bank was threatening a foreclosure on their home, Lenore was facing cognitive challenges from a fall, and their… Continue Reading