Key evaluation questions The PIR addressed a range of evaluation questions that have been grouped into seven key areas: Implementation of the FASS What progress has been made by FASS in implementing effective support services for those affected by forced adoption? How consistent has the implementation been with the design outlined in the AIFS scoping study? How successful are services in implementing the principles of accountability, accessibility and effective and diversity of services identified in the Forced Adoption National Practice Principles? How are the variations in the services delivered by FASS by jurisdiction explained, and should they be more consistent? If so, what changes would be required to achieve better consistency and allow for flexibility? How long are clients engaging with FASS and is this expected to change over time? How has demand changed for the services? How have FASS adapted to meet any changes in demand? How well are services implementing a trauma-informed approach to service delivery? Access How well have FASS been accessed by the different target subgroups (mothers, adult adoptees, fathers, siblings and other extended family members, Indigenous Australians, people from CALD backgrounds, people with disabilities and other specific groups?) Which of the services provided by FASS have the different subgroups used (i.e. counselling, advocacy/support, information/advice/referral, intake/assessment, records search, outreach, community capacity building) and what are the reasons for this breakdown? Why have certain eligible client groups not accessed support from FASS? How satisfied are clients with the services provided? Working within the sector How well are FASS working with other services in the post-adoption sector and other relevant services (including use of warm referrals) to ensure a holistic and effective support system and to build capacity (including network opportunities)? Are services effectively complementing service offer of states/territories for this cohort or is there duplication/overlap? Small grants How useful has the small grants component been to build sector capacity and enhance group healing activities?
Key evaluation questions The PIR addressed a range of evaluation questions that have been grouped into seven key areas: Implementation of the FASS What progress has been made by FASS in implementing effective support services for those affected by forced adoption? How consistent has the implementation been with the design outlined in the AIFS scoping study? How successful are services in implementing the principles of accountability, accessibility and effective and diversity of services identified in the Forced Adoption National Practice Principles? How are the variations in the services delivered by FASS by jurisdiction explained, and should they be more consistent? If so, what changes would be required to achieve better consistency and allow for flexibility? How long are clients engaging with FASS and is this expected to change over time? How has demand changed for the services? How have FASS adapted to meet any changes in demand? How well are services implementing a trauma-informed approach to service delivery? Access How well have FASS been accessed by the different target subgroups (mothers, adult adoptees, fathers, siblings and other extended family members, Indigenous Australians, people from CALD backgrounds, people with disabilities and other specific groups?) Which of the services provided by FASS have the different subgroups used (i.e. counselling, advocacy/support, information/advice/referral, intake/assessment, records search, outreach, community capacity building) and what are the reasons for this breakdown? Why have certain eligible client groups not accessed support from FASS? How satisfied are clients with the services provided? Working within the sector How well are FASS working with other services in the post-adoption sector and other relevant services (including use of warm referrals) to ensure a holistic and effective support system and to build capacity (including network opportunities)? Are services effectively complementing service offer of states/territories for this cohort or is there duplication/overlap? Small grants How useful has the small grants component been to build sector capacity and enhance group healing activities?
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