2012

Project Title	Volunteer-led youth work: Process and Outcomes study
Completed Date	2012
Research Team	Dr Brian McGrath Expert Advisors: Professor Mark Brennan and Dr Sue Redmond
Project Summary	At the core of Foróige’s work with young people is the local youth club led by volunteers. This research was undertaken to explore the nature of this work and to assess the outcomes for young people from participating in local youth clubs.
Outputs	‌‌Volunteer Led Model of Youth Work
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Project Title	Evaluation of Foróige Youth Citizenship Programme
Completed date	2012
Research Team	Dr Bernadine Brady, Mr Ronan Conway, Dr John Canavan and Dr Tanja Kovacic
Project Summary	Foróige Citizenship Programme requires young people to explore their community’s needs, look at creative ways of meeting these needs and find out whether the programme has made an impact. The programme is run through youth clubs and projects throughout Ireland and entry into the programme is voluntary. Up to 3,000 young people take part in the programme each year. This evaluation study explores the outcomes and process of the programme for young people.
Outputs	Foroige Citizenship Evaluation Report‌
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Project Title	The ALL – Ireland Programme for Immigrant Parents (ALLiPIP Globe)
Completed Date	2012
Research Team	Dr. Liam Coen and Dr. John Canavan
Project Summary	In 2007, the Child and Family Research Centre, NUI Galway, was commissioned by the Project Management Committee (PMC) to evaluate Globe: All Ireland Programme for Immigrant Parents. From 2007 – 2009 a number of interim evaluation reports were submitted to the PMC on the development phase of the project and its resources. In 2009, following the extension of the project, the objectives of the evaluation were revised. These objectives, which underpin this final evaluation report, are as follows: Examine and assess the pilot phase; Examine and assess the uptake and use of the Information Packs by parents and practitioners; Examine and assess the partnership working and development on a multi-sectoral and cross-border basis of the PMC, and more generally in meeting the needs of immigrant parents; Examine and assess the mainstreaming of learning and good practice; and Examine and assess the training/awareness raising and support of practitioners in delivering the programme.
Outputs	‌Globe Full Report Globe Executive Summary‌
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Project Title	Evaluation of Mol an Óige Boystown Model in Mayo and Roscommon
Completed date	2012
Research Team	Dr Liam Coen , Dr John Canavan ,Patsy O’Sullivan and Ronan Conway
Project Summary	In 2007, HSE West Child and Family Services in Mayo and Roscommon introduced a new way of working with children and Families. Known as Mol an Óige, this new way of working was modelled on an approach developed and operated by Boys Town USA. As part of this new arrangement, Child and Family Services in both counties asked the UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre to evaluate the In-Home Family Preservation and Treatment Foster Care services. The aim of this study was to examine the implementation and impact of Mol an Óige for families and staff.
Outputs	‌‌ Mol an Oige Final Evaluation Report‌ Mol an Oige 2012 Executive Summary
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