From September 2022 to December 2023, EPIC:
- Worked with King County Jobs & Housing Program staff to develop a detailed developmental evaluation and research plan
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Documented program development, workforce and housing service practices, and early implementation processes
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Conducted in-depth qualitative interviews with program participants, frontline staff, partners, and contractors
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Analyzed available administrative and descriptive data to understand participant characteristics, program participation, and early outcomes
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Facilitated human-centered design and convening sessions with staff, partners, and participants to reflect on program strengths and challenges
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Co-developed and tested operational improvements and implementation prototypes through rapid-cycle learning
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Produced memos and documentation summarizing findings, lessons learned, and recommendations for program refinement
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Coordinated closely with research partners to align qualitative and quantitative evaluation efforts
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Supported the design and execution of implementation and outcomes evaluations assessing system-level and participant-level impacts
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Assessed program effectiveness related to employment, housing stability, equity, and long-term sustainability
Coming soon.
General inquiries about the project may be addressed to: evansepic@uw.edu.