Data Collection & Turning the Curve – The Framework of Results-Based Accountability™ & Scorecard

The Office for Children and Families (OCF), home of the Local Management Board (LMB), uses the Results-Based Accountability framework to identify, evaluate, and develop the programs and strategies needed to address local community needs and provide resources for children and families. The LMB brings together local child-serving agencies, child providers, youth, families, and communities to make decisions about priorities and how resources are deployed to address local needs.

• What is Results-Based Accountability™? (RBA) A disciplined way of thinking and acting to improve complex social problems. RBA uses a data-driven, decision-making process to help communities and organizations get beyond talking about problems to taking action to solve problems. It is a simple, common-sense framework that everyone can understand. Find out now about RBA
• What is Scorecard? A way to create and configure data with Results, Indicators, Programs, and Performance Measures all on the same screen. OCF tracks the performance of the funded programs and measures the impact and outcomes of the programs. Find more information about our Scorecard.

Family Partnership of Frederick County

Previously known as Youth Connections

(301) 600-2206 or https://www.frederickcountymd.gov/FP 

This program provides strength-based services to youth/young adults ages 16-24 who are neither employed nor enrolled in school, as well as youth who are in jeopardy of disconnecting from school. Those services include adult education, employment readiness, career exploration, case management, transportation, social and peer support, and informational workshops.

Student Homelessness Initiative Partnership (SHIP)

Previously known as New Horizons

(240) 415-8971 or https://shipfrederick.com/programs/new-horizons/ 

This program offers case management and service linkage for unaccompanied homeless students attending Frederick County public high schools and homeless youth/young adults not enrolled in high school or college. The program provides participants with resources such as: access to personal health, economic, educational, enrichment services, and post-secondary supports to secure employment.

United Way of Frederick County

(301) 663-4231 or https://www.unitedwayfrederick.org/gettingahead

This is an immersive 16-session workshop offering participants the opportunity to create their own individual plans to help them create a path toward self-sufficiency. The program helps people identify and recognize their own strengths and establish a strong support network. 

Mental Health Association

(301) 663-0011 or https://fcmha.org/how-we-help/systems-navigation  

Systems Navigation services provide intensive supports, linkage, and coordination for families who require assistance beyond resources and referrals. These services are provided to families whose child is involved with multiple child serving agencies or who has intensive behavioral, educational, developmental, and/or mental health needs. Systems Navigators provide assessment, care coordination, and connection to appropriate services and supports.

Mental Health Association

(301) 663-0011 or https://fcmha.org/how-we-help/healthy-families  

Healthy Families Frederick (HFF) is a home visiting program for first-time expectants or parents with a child under 3 months old.  Based on the national Healthy Families America model, HFF is a strength-based home visiting service that supports families to be self-sufficient and promotes children entering school healthy, nurtured, and ready to learn.

Mental Health Association

Previously known as Families Impacted by Incarceration Program

(301) 663-0011 or https://fcmha.org/how-we-help/families-impacted-by-incarceration-program  

This program is a partnership with the Mental Health Association (MHA) and the Children of Incarcerated Parents Partnership (COIPP) to provide support to children and parents impacted by incarceration. The objective of the program is to strengthen the bond between incarcerated parents, formerly  incarcerated parents, caregivers, and the community through a variety of activities such as parenting classes, community workshops, and one-on-one family advocacy services.