1. Outcomes Monitoring Framework – FASS Link Worker Service, Overall Aims
To offer a confidential Kinship Care service to adults affected by a family members’ alcohol / drug addiction
Activity 1: To sign-post Kinship Carers to identified services based on need
Specific Aims Outcomes Outcome Indicators Data Collection Methods
1. To enable kinship carers to receive
specialised supports
1a) Kinship carers have; Range of services offered HVQ HVC FOCR
Extent to which kinship carers report they
have;
1.1 increased understanding of the particular
issue they face,
1.1 increased understanding of the
particular issue they face,
Q1, 2, 3, 5, Q2
1.2 reduced stress and, 1.2 reduced stress and, Q2, 3 Q3
1.3 improved ability to deal or cope with their
issue and are,
1.3 improved ability to deal or cope with
their issue and
Q3 Q3
1.4 better able to make informed choices
about where they go for specialised support
1.4 are, better able to make informed
choices about where they go for
specialised support
Q1, 2 Q6, 7, 8, 9,
12
Q1
HVQ = Home Visit Questionnaire - HVC = Home Visit Checklist - FOCR = Follow On Call Record
Activity 2: To produce information on specific kinship support services for carers
Specific Aims Outcomes Outcome Indicators Data Collection Methods
2. To enable carers to choose a
service of interest
2a) Carers have; Profile of services agreed to be accessed HVQ HVC FOCR
Extent to which kinship
carers report they have;
2.1 reduced social isolation, 2.1 reduced social isolation, Q1 Q1, 2
2.2 increased confidence in approaching and
asking for a service and,
2.2 increased confidence in approaching
and asking for a service and,
Q4 Q4, 5
2.3 improved support networks 2.3 improved support networks Q2 Q1
2.4 2.4 Level of participation in additional
services
Q1
HVQ = Home Visit Questionnaire - HVC = Home Visit Checklist - FOCR = Follow On Call Record
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2. HVQ = Home Visit Questionnaire - HVC = Home Visit Checklist - FOCR = Follow On Call Record
Activity 4: To facilitate parenting skills group work programmes
Specific Aims Outcomes Outcome Indicators Data Collection Methods
4. To improve existing
parenting styles and skills
4a) Kinship carers have; Range of Parenting Skills Programmes
offered
Pre-course Post-course Course Feedback
4.1 Increased level of attendance 4.1 Increased Level of attendance Q1
Extent to which kinship carers report they
have;
4.2 increased confidence in their ability
as a carer;
4.2 increased confidence in their ability as
a carer,
Q7, 9, 13, 14 Q3
4.3 better communication with the
child and are,
4.3 better communication with the child
and are;
Q15 Q4
4.4 enabled to implement positive
changes and
4.4 better able to implement positive
changes and
Q13 Q5
4.5 reduce sudden and negative
responses to challenging behaviours
4.5 respond to challenging behaviours Q16 Q7
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Activity 3: To offer one-to-one confidential support, advice and information
Specific Aims Outcomes Outcome Indicators Data Collection Methods
3. To enable kinship carers to speak
openly and honestly
3a) Kinship carers have; Extent to which kinship carers report they
have;
HVQ HVC FOCR
3.1 increased trust between worker and carer 3.1 increased trust between worker and
carer
Q7 Q1, 2, 15 Q3, 4, 5, 6,
3.2 reduced perceptions of stigma attached to
asking for help and,
3.2 reduced perceptions of stigma
attached to asking for help and,
Q5 Q6
3.3 improved awareness of the value of person
centred support
3.3 improved awareness of the value of
person centred support
Q1, 7 Q6

3. HVQ = Home Visit Questionnaire - HVC = Home Visit Checklist - FOCR = Follow On Call Record – KGQ = Kinship Group Questionnaire
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Activity 5: To provide opportunities for carers to access respite services & local kinship groups
Specific Aims Outcomes Outcome Indicators Data Collection Methods
5. To improve
emotional and
psychological
wellbeing
5a) Kinship carers have; Extent to which kinship carers report they have; HVQ HVC FOCR KGQ
5.1 reduced stress, reduced stress, Q2, Q2, 3 Q3
5.2 reduced anxiety and tension
within family relationships,
reduced anxiety and
tension within family relationships,
Q3 Q2, 3 Q3, 4
5.3 increased engagement with
peers and,
increased engagement with peers and, Q1 Q2, 4
5.4 more quality time on their own to
do what they enjoy
more quality time on their own to do what they
enjoy
Q2
Range of respite opportunities available Q1, Q6, 8, 9, 11,
13
Q1 Q2

4. APQ = Annual Partnership Questionnaire – PF = Link Worker Presentation Feedback
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Activity 6: To inform other agencies, organisations, projects & staff teams of FASS & Link Worker Support Services
Specific Aims Outcomes Outcome Indicators Data Collection Methods
6. To inform of & increase referrals to
FASS & the Kinship Care service
6a) Organisations & workers have; Extent to which organisations & workers
report they have;
6.1 increased knowledge of the services &
supports that FASS & the Link Worker in
particular provide
6.2 an increased knowledge & understanding
of the Link Worker’s partnership role within
FASS & Geeza Break & the 2nd
Generation
Care service criteria
6.3 know the referral process for the Link
Worker support service
6.4 increased confidence that they can refer
or sign-post Kinship Carers to the Link Worker
service