Family League promotes data-driven, collaborative initiatives to create lasting outcomes for children, families and communities.
We use Results-Based Accountability (RBA) to monitor our partners’ performance and our own. This framework guides programs to understand how much we are doing, how well we are doing it, and ultimately if participants are better off because of the work programs do. This approach aids the organization and the partners with which we work to better tell the story of our work.
HOW WE SUPPORT FUNDED PARTNERS
DATA REQUIREMENTS
Our team will assist partners in drafting performance measures, provide data collection tools such as surveys, trackers, and forms, and assist with how to collect, manage, and calculate the data.
GROW YOUR CAPACITY
We look forward to helping your organization grow its data and evaluation capacity through professional development workshops, writing research questions for your own evaluations, sharing about your impact, developing maps, graphs, reports and more!
RESULTS BASED ACCOUNTABILITY
We use Results Based Accountability (RBA) framework to understand and learn from data and measure performance. We meet with partners and review their data each quarter. Quarterly Turn-the-Curve conversations are included as part of exiting meetings such as cohort meetings, check-ins, site visits, etc.
WHAT WE DO
PERFORMANCE MEASURES
All Funded Partners are required to develop and report on three kinds of performance measures:
- How much or how many did we do?
- How well did we do it?
- Is anyone better off?
REPORTING
Monthly Reports are due in FUNDINGtrack between the 1st and 5th (Oct. 5 for Sept. data). Funded Partners will upload a trackers spreadsheet for review.
Quarterly Reports are due in Fundingtrack between the 15th (Oct 15 for July-Sept) and have number and narrative. Our team will enter data from the trackers and partners follow up with a written narrative.
SURVEYS
Many of our programs collect surveys from participants. Funded Partners work with their program project manager to supply links, QR codes, and instructions. Partners get a live dashboard of results on survey Monkey in real-time and our team will share overall learnings and recommendations several months after collection.
RESOURCES & UPDATES
Centering Communities and Lived Experiences to Improve Perinatal Health Outcomes: A Patterson Park Story
Since 2011, the B’More for Healthy Babies (BHB) Communities Program in Patterson Park (a largely Latinx & immigrant neighborhood) has contributed to reducing the infant mortality rate by 60%; with 82% of participants reporting full-term births and 77% initiating breast/chest-feeding at the hospital. BHB is a network of public/private partnerships that support families to improve perinatal outcomes.
An evaluation by Family League of Baltimore & ICF, revealed how authentic relationships, trust, & collaboration drive positive impact on perinatal outcomes. The program provided a support system during the pandemic and does so today, wherein many families have low trust and feel increasingly isolated. Participants described the program as “transformative”—many felt they had found “their people”.
Evaluation-Related Resources:
- BHB Community Evaluation Presentation
- BHB Evaluation Data Visualization
- Additional References and Resources
- Partner Websites and Useful Links
Family League of Baltimore’s Thriving Youth Strategy Evaluation Report
The Thriving Youth Strategy, launched by Family League of Baltimore in 2021, is a citywide effort to reduce youth involvement in the justice system and improve long-term outcomes for young people ages 11–17. The Strategy centers early intervention, mentorship, and holistic, trauma-informed support to help youth overcome systemic barriers and build pathways to success. Aligned with Baltimore’s Comprehensive Violence Prevention Plan and Mayor Brandon Scott’s Prioritizing Our Youth Initiative, the Strategy reflects Family League’s commitment to racial equity and community-driven solutions.
An evaluation by Family League & Community Science revealed that when youth-serving programs are grounded in relationships, equity, and opportunity, they can disrupt cycles of juvenile recidivism and help young people build pathways to stability and success. Continued investment, collaboration, and a commitment to scaling what works will be essential to expanding the Strategy’s impact. Through mentorship, restorative practices, and real opportunities, Baltimore’s youth are not only staying engaged — they are envisioning brighter, more promising futures.
Evaluation-Related Resources:
CHIOMA OKERULU, MD, MPH
Evaluation Manager, School Readiness and Perinatal Health
FIYINFOLU ATANDA, MSW, MPH
Evaluation Manager, Food Justice and Interagency Initiatives
ELEANOR LUKEN, MS, PHD
Evaluation Manager, Youth Development
SABRINA SAMPSON, MS
Evaluation Manager, Youth Development
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