MHW-644: Components of Successful Programs Worksheet

What is the mission/vision statement of the program?

SOAR

SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access, and Recovery (SOAR) helps states and communities increase access to Supplemental Security Income/Social Security Disability Insurance (SSI/SSDI) benefits for people who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness and have a serious mental illness, medical impairment, and/or a co-occurring substance use disorder.

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The goal of TSTS is to decrease the risk of underage alcohol use by increasing the knowledge and skills of 9-13 year-olds and their parents and caregivers so they can positively address underage alcohol use issues.

Describe the target population of the program.

SOAR

The targeted population for the SOAR program is to reach those who need social security benefits, whether they are of adult age or children. It is designed to assess those that are at risk of a severe mental illness, homelessness, or a substance use disorder.

Too Smart to Start

What social issue(s) is the program addressing? (50-75 words)

SOAR

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Who are the stakeholders involved in the program?

SOAR

The stakeholder in this program is the social security administration. Other stakeholders include but are not limited to state and local leaders.

Too Smart to Start

Explain if multidisciplinary teams are part of the personnel structure of the program. Is there sound management of the program? Describe the leadership involved. (50-75 words)

SOAR

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Explain what activities are provided by the program. Explain if they are formative or not. Is there a range of activities and outputs? (100-150 words)

SOAR

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Describe the process of the program: Implementation, participation, decision-making, outputs. (100-150 words)

SOAR

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What are the intended short, moderate, and long-term outcomes expected in the program? How are they measured or evaluated? (150-200 words)

SOAR

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Describe the resources available to the target population:

SOAR

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According to your analysis of each program, which program effectively makes use of the necessary components of a successful program (sound management, skilled leadership, clear mission/vision, effective structure, strategic plan)? (100-150 words)