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"We have worked closely with Luminesce Consulting for many years on many program evaluation projects. They have been extremely reliable, competent, organized, efficient, and have the ability to work cooperatively with out many program partners."
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| Luminesce
Consulting, LLC
has conducted a wide range of program evaluation services for a variety
of social service and government agencies. These evaluations have been as
diverse as conducting personal interviews and focus groups to establishing
community needs to paper and pencil questionnaires addressing satisfaction,
knowledge gains, and behavioral changes to secondary data analysis examining
longitudinal shifts in attitudes and behaviors. The following delineate
the spectrum and scope of the projects which Luminesce Consulting, LLC has
conducted. Alcohol & Chemical Abuse Council of Butler County Projects:Second Step program; Anger Management group Contact: Kim Strong-Lytle (513-868-2100) Dates: June, 2001- May, 2004 The Second Step program was a program designed to prevent youth violence and promote social and emotional learning for children ages preschool through 9th grade. The Anger Management group was a group therapy program for middle school students who demonstrate behavioral difficulties in the classroom. For these programs, Luminesce developed tools for evaluating the knowledge gains and behavior changes of the students participating in the programs. Pre/post test instruments were utilized and data were collected from different sources (students, teachers). In addition to the development of questionnaires, Luminesce also developed the data entry system utilized by ACAC for inputting and analyzing these data. Canton Area HIV Consortium Projects:Community HIV/AIDS Prevention Needs and Services Contact: Thomas Wingert (330-489-3322) Dates: January, 2002 - May, 2002 This project entailed conducting six focus groups of the targeted populations to determine the HIV/AIDS prevention needs and service gaps in the Canton community. Here, Luminesce provided technical assistance in determining group composition, identifying the protocol for the groups, increasing participant recruitment, and facilitated the groups. Furthermore, Luminesce Consulting analyzed and interpreted the data for a report of results and recommendations. Children's Hospital Projects:HIV Education program; Postponing Sexual Involvement program; Parent Enrichment Program; S.A.N.T.E. program Dates: December, 2001- December, 2003 The HIV Education program was designed to educate young people about the risks and consequences for contracting HIV. The Postponing Sexual Involvement discussed ways in which teens and young adults could reduce their risk for pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases, while also enhancing their refusal skills. The Parent Enrichment Program worked with teen and young adult parents to increase their parenting skills, knowledge, and positive behaviors. The S.A.N.T.E. program was a multi-session, behavior change program for youth ages 13 to 18 years old. The goal of this program was to reduce the risk of youth acquiring or transmitting HIV and/or STIs by increasing their knowledge of HIV/STIs and by increasing their communication and behavioral skills. For each of these programs we developed pretest/posttest questionnaires for completion by students, provided technical assistance for data collection strategies, conducted data analysis and interpretation services, and generated reports based on the information gathered from these surveys. Columbus AIDS Task Force Projects:HIV 101; Respect Yourself, Protect Yourself; House Party; Taking Action; Positive Power; M4M; Capacity Building; SISTA Dates: 1996 - 2006 Luminesce developed evaluation questionnaires and strategies for several education and prevention programs offered by the CATF. HIV 101 was a knowledge-based program for teens to adults. Respect Yourself, Protect Yourself was a program for men and women designed to increase their knowledge of HIV as well as develop skills for negotiating safer sexual behaviors. The House Party and Taking Action programs focused on education and behavioral skills for adult women and men, respectively. The Positive Power program utilized a peer education model in which HIV-positive men discuss issues among their peer network. M4M was a prevention program for MSM in the Columbus area. Two Capacity Building programs were also evaluated: the first of which dealt with increasing participants= knowledge of HIV prevention and transmission and gave participants a better understanding of the challenges faced by the HIV positive community. The other program provided the fundamentals of HIV prevention counseling to participants. SISTA (Sisters Informing Sister about Topics on AIDS) was a peer-led program to prevent HIV infection among African- American young women. The program was tailored towards the needs of African-American women who are currently in a heterosexual relationship and consists of five sessions which address Ethnic/Gender Pride, HIV/AIDS Education, Assertiveness Skills Training, Behavioral Self- Management Training, and Coping Skills. For all of the programs, Luminesce was responsible for developing the tools/instruments, establishing data collection protocols, data entry, analysis, interpretation, and reporting. Project:Client Satisfaction Assessment Contact: Peggy Anderson (614-340-6691) Dates: 1999 - August, 2002; October, 2003-present For the Client Services Department we have worked to develop a useful client satisfaction survey with regard to the services the CATF is providing, access to these services, and gaps in service provision. These surveys are distributed bi-annually via mail and response rates have varied from 5% to 30% (total number of clients ~ 650). Luminesce is responsible for data entry, analysis, and reporting. In addition to the quantitative questionnaire we designed, the CATF decided to augment surveys with client centered focus groups around select topics in 2003. Here, we developed the interview schedule, facilitated groups, analyzed the data, and provided a synthesis of results. Project:Positive Solutions Treatment Program Dates: January, 2002 - April, 2005 This program was designed to address the twin epidemics of substance use and HIV/AIDS especially within the African American community. Luminesce developed an evaluation methodology and tools for use, provided data entry and analysis, and developed reports for the CATF and SAMHSA. Project:Community Needs Survey Dates: January - November, 2000 For this project, a 23 item questionnaire was devised to assess the HIV prevention needs of men who have sex with men and/or gay identified men in the Columbus community. 643 men completed the survey. Luminesce developed the survey instrument and data collection protocol, compiled and analyzed the data, and prepared a final report consisting of results and recommendations. ^ Back to Top Columbus Area HIV Consortium Project:Process Improvement Plan Dates: December, 2001 - February, 2002 For this project, Luminesce Consulting developed tools for Consortium members to complete regarding the processes of the Consortium, how it conducts its business, and areas for improvement. In addition to surveys, four focus groups of members were conducted to elicit more detailed and concrete information about the Consortium and its processes. Luminesce developed the questionnaires, facilitated the focus groups, compiled and analyzed the qualitative and quantitative data, and provided a report of findings and recommendations to the Consortium. Columbus Coalition Against Family Violence Project:Evaluation of the Domestic Violence Contact: Karen Days (614-722-8215) Dates: January, 2007 - June, 2008 This project aimed to develop an evaluation plan inclusive of quantitative and qualitative methodologies, and implement that plan to examine the Capital University Law School Civil Protection Unit and Contested Child Custody Unit capacity to provide comprehensive civil legal assistance to victims of domestic violence. Here, Luminesce was responsible for developing the evaluation methodologies, conducting data collection, conducting personal interviews with clients, entering and analyzing data, and preparing written reports of results. Columbus Public Health Project:Healthy Homes Demonstration Grant Evaluation Contact: Phillip Bouton (614-645-6226) Dates: January, 2008 – March, 2008; September, 2009 - present The purpose of this project was to evaluate the Healthy Homes Demonstration Program, which was designed to provide cost effective, sustainable, preventive measures to reduce injury and morbidity from preventable housing related health and safety hazards associated with asthma in the home environment. Luminesce personnel were responsible for developing the data collection tools, ensuring data were collected within the prescribed time frames, entering and analyzing the data, and preparing written quarterly, requested, and final reports which summarized the evaluation results and translated conclusions into program policy actions and procedures. Project:Syphilis Elimination Project: MSM Community Assessment Contact: Joni Finley (614-645-1543) Dates: October, 2004 – February, 2005 In an effort to strengthen the MSM's community involvement in the reduction of syphilis and establish effective methods for health promotion Luminesce was hired to conduct five focus groups and three personal interviews to determine motivations for testing, methods for getting information to the community, and components of effective messages. Luminesce Consulting developed appropriate interview questions and probes, conducted participant recruitment, was responsible for all interview and group logistics, facilitated all interviews and groups, and conducted data analysis and interpretation. Reports were provided to the Health Department with results and recommendations for program enhancements. Project:Minority HIV/AIDS Information Survey for Franklin County Contact: Joni Finley (614-645-1543) Dates: September, 2000 - June, 2001 For this project, Luminesce developed a survey which was distributed among the minority HIV/AIDS serving agencies in Franklin County to ascertain the gaps in services, prevention and education efforts, and effectiveness of HIV prevention messages. Of 1,200 surveys distributed, 685 were completed (response rate = 57.1%). Luminesce was responsible for developing the survey; participant recruitment; data entry, analysis and interpretation; and report preparation. Project:Reducing and Preventing Syphilis in the Men who have Sex with Men Community Contact: Joni Finley (614-645-1543) Dates: July, 2000 - January, 2001 Five focus groups and eight personal interviews were conducted with members of the target population in order to assemble direct information regarding the gaps in services, messages, and prevention efforts of the Department. Luminesce Consulting worked with personnel from the Department, community representatives, and stakeholders to determine appropriate interview questions and probes. Luminesce was solely responsible for participant recruitment, interview and group logistics, interview and group facilitation, and data analysis and interpretation. Reports were provided to the Health Department with results and recommendations for program enhancements. Project:Community Needs Assessment for the FY 2000 Federal AIDS Prevention Grant Contact: Joni Finley (614-645-1543) Dates: February, 2000 - June, 2000 Luminesce was hired to conduct six focus groups based on the Franklin County, Ohio epidemiological profile to answer two key questions: 1) What services are known, accessible, appropriate and appealing to the target population? and 2) What are the experienced and perceived barriers to accessing or using HIV prevention services among the target population? Six groups of MSM, youth, IDUs and high risk women were conducted with 43 total participants. Luminesce was responsible for developing the interview schedule and probes; participant recruitment; focus group logistics and facilitation; data analysis and interpretation; and report preparation. Project:Community Regional Action Grant Contact: Joni Finley (614-645-1543) Dates: July, 1999 - December, 2000 Luminesce Consulting was commissioned to provide evaluation technical assistance to four agencies receiving community regional action grants from the Columbus Health Department. These agencies included three providing HIV/AIDS education and prevention and one providing direct services to persons with HIV/AIDS. For the two years of this project, we developed evaluation tools for each agency, established appropriate methodologies for the collection and analysis of data, devised data capture systems, and provided data analysis and interpretation for each agency. Furthermore, we conducted a meta-evaluation of the prevention services provided by these agencies. Columbus Public Schools Project:Evaluation of the School Readiness Resource Centers Contact: Kim Oppliger (614-365-8341) Dates: January, 2000 - June, 2001 School Readiness Resource Centers were established to reduce children=s non-academic barriers to learning. As part of the effort to determine their effectiveness in reaching this goal, the various programs comprising this Center were evaluated. For many of the programs, paper/pencil questionnaires were devised by Luminesce Consulting for completion by students, teachers, administrators, and parents. For other evaluative information, Luminesce Consulting conducted focus groups of the stakeholders (community members, civic leaders) to determine program strengths, weaknesses, and issues of concern.
Community Research Partners
Project:Evaluation of the Mental Health Employment and Wellness Coalitions Contact: Anthony Lawson (317-651-8445) Dates: May, 2007 - December, 2007 The purpose of this project was to evaluate the impact and effectiveness of the coalitions in addressing the employment and wellness of persons with severe mental illness. Luminesce Consulting, LLC was responsible for conducting secondary analyses, preparing written reports of results, developing and implementing a tool to measure collaboration among the participating entities, and analyze and prepare those data. Girl Scouts-Seal of Ohio Council, Inc. Project:In School Scouting; Power of One; Destination Discovery; Girl Zone Contact: Sue Shilling (614-487-8101) Dates: February, 2002 - December, 2003 These various programs sought to enhance the lives of the young girls who participate in them by empowering girls to make healthy choices, respect differences, and hone leadership skills. To assess the impact of these programs, Luminesce developed appropriate methodologies for evaluation, devised instruments for use, established data collection protocols, analyzed data, and provided the contractee with reports of results. The Legacy Fund of the Columbus Foundation Project:Asset Map of the Columbus GLBT Community Contact: Elliot Fishman (614-361-0778) Dates: August, 2006 - December, 2007 The purpose of this project was to provide a tool for targeting resources to help resolve local problems deemed to be of importance to the Columbus Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender (GLBT) community. Three major phases of work were: (1) create an inventory and review of the talents of local residents, (2) conduct a review and create an inventory of local institutions, and (3) develop an inventory of informal community and neighborhood organizations. Luminesce prepared a written summary of the individual, formal, and informal assets of the Columbus GLBT community. Ohio Commission on Dispute Resolution & Conflict Management Project:Truancy Prevention through Mediation Program Contact: Edward M. Krauss (614-752-9861) Dates: July, 1999 - September, 2004 The Truancy Prevention through Mediation Program was unique in that it required families, schools, juvenile courts, and social service agencies to work collaboratively to address the issue of chronic absenteeism and truancy. The development and revision of evaluation tools completed by each constituent involved in the mediation session, data entry and analysis, and generating reports based on these data were the primary responsibilities of Luminesce Consulting for this program. In addition to these efforts, assistance in conducting a longitudinal examination of the effectiveness of this program in reducing truancy among students over time and the effectiveness of the program in improving academic performance and student behavior as related by parents/guardians and school personnel were also a focus for Luminesce. Ohio Commission on Minority Health Project:Evaluation of the State & Territorial Minority HIV/AIDS Demonstration Grant Contact: Gina Green-Harris (614-466-4000) Dates: March, 2004 - July, 2005 For this project, Luminesce Consulting was hired to conduct an assessment of the overall implementation of the grant, organizational capacities, and capacity building of the seven Ohio coalitions. We also assisted the coalitions in identifying collaborative opportunities, and delineating methods for monitoring their effectiveness within the minority community. Throughout this process Luminesce utilized quantitative and qualitative methodologies and developed tools for coalitions to use for self-assessment and evaluation. Ohio Department of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services Project:Tobacco Dependence Project Contact: Martin Gaudiose (614-466-3445) Dates: May, 2005 - August, 2005 This project entailed identifying and evaluating existing tobacco use prevention and treatment models to increase motivation and quit-rates among individuals with severe, persistent mental illness and substance abuse and to determine barriers and facilitators to implementation and integration of tobacco use treatment and prevention into daily operations of behavioral healthcare agencies in Ohio. Luminesce was responsible for designing and implementing all facets of the evaluation, including quantitative and qualitative assessments, model fidelity, and the process evaluation. ^ Back to Top Ohio Department of Health Project:Needs Assessment of Vision and Hearing Services in Ohio Contact: Dyane Gogan-Turner Dates: January, 2008-September, 2008 This project was designed to determine the access needs of children under the age of 18 for vision and hearing services in the state of Ohio. Luminesce Consulting, LLC was responsible for developing a quantitative instrument to be used to measure the health status indicators for each county, rank order analysis of need based on the indicators selected, compiled data, analyzed data and submitted a final report to ODH. Project:Save Our Sight Program Evaluation Contact: Becky Johnson-Rescola (614-466-2640) Dates: January, 2006 - December, 2006 The purpose of this project was to evaluate the Save Our Sight Program and its subgrantees. Here, Luminesce was responsible for conducting and facilitating stakeholder meetings and group interviews, conducting an assessment of the program, developing an evaluation framework, training staff and local grantees in data collection, and producing a report that summarizes the evaluation results and translates final conclusions into program policy actions and procedures. Project:Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Program Evaluation Contact: Amy Davis (614-466-3335) Dates: July, 2006 - December, 2006 The purpose of this evaluation was to measure the effectiveness of program activities to assure cases are reported, families are provided with support and bereavement services, prevention strategies are developed to address racial disparities in SIDS, and to determine the efficiency of the services provided in terms of costs and benefits. Responsibilities for Luminesce were, developing an evaluation framework design which included quantitative and qualitative data collection processes, evaluation criteria, data analysis, cost/benefit analysis, interpretation, and a written summary of the plan and framework. Project:Client-Level Prenatal and Postpartum Tobacco Treatment Contact: Bev Wargo (614-644-0139) Dates: July, 2005 - December, 2005 The purpose of this project was to obtain, from the client’s perspective, effective messages that encourage women to stop smoking during the prenatal period; to not relapse during the postpartum period; and to ask their provider for assistance with quitting. Primary responsibilities of Luminesce Consulting were: developing a written plan for implementing focus groups in four ODH identified pilot counties to assess the media, educational materials, and self-help materials in the health care setting regarding tobacco use and treatment; determining the barriers to receiving cessation services and successfully quitting smoking for prenatal women, postpartum women, and family members; preparing an interview schedule and screener’s guide for focus groups; participant recruitment; scheduling and conducting focus groups; analyzing focus group data; and providing ODH with a final written report. Project:Maternal and Child Health Needs Assessment Contact: Ruth Shrock (614-644-8686) Dates: July, 2004 - September, 2005 This project was designed to assist the Division of Family and Community Health Services in developing a strategic plan for conducting a needs assessment of maternal and child health for the state of Ohio. Primary responsibilities included: facilitating strategic planning groups, aiding in prioritizing issues, and developing written reports of processes and outcomes. Project:Birth Defects Information Systems Project Input Contact: Anna Starr (614-995-5333) Dates: July, 2004 - December, 2004 This project was designed to assist the Bureau of Children with Medical Handicaps to conduct a series of parent-based focus groups for input into the content of the newly created statewide birth defects surveillance system. Primary responsibilities for this project included: developing focus group questions, probes, composition, and logistics, facilitating focus groups, developing written reports of processes and outcomes, and an oral presentation of findings to the Birth Defects Advisory Council. Project:Update to the Community Level Needs Assessment of Persons Living with HIV in the State of Ohio Contact: Claudia Dehner (614-995-5552) Dates: May, 2002 - May, 2003 This project entailed revising the Needs Assessment survey utilized to determine the gaps in services for persons living with HIV in the state of Ohio. In addition to revising the survey, Luminesce collected data from 1,400 persons living with HIV across the state, conducted data entry and preliminary analyses of these data, and provided a comprehensive report to the contractee. Ohio Department of Mental Health Project:Tobacco Dependence Project Contact: Dushka Crane-Ross (614-644-2182) Dates: August, 2005 - July, 2007 This project entailed identifying and evaluating existing tobacco use prevention and treatment models to increase motivation and quit-rates among individuals with severe, persistent mental illness and substance abuse. An additional goal of the project was to determine barriers and facilitators to implementation and integration of tobacco use treatment and prevention into daily operations of behavioral healthcare agencies in Ohio. Luminesce was responsible for designing and implementing all facets of the evaluation, including quantitative and qualitative assessments, model fidelity, and the process evaluation. Project:Workplace Wellness Contact: Wilma Lutz (614-466-8651) Dates: September, 2003 - May, 2004 This project was designed to assess the workplace wellness of the Ohio Department of Mental Health Central Office. Here, Luminesce analyzed and synthesized qualitative data collected by a third party in a preliminary contract. An additional contract had Luminesce facilitating five focus groups with Central Office employees (support staff, mid and upper level management) around methods for enhancing workplace wellness, analyzing those data, and providing a report detailing emergent themes, issues, and recommendations. Planned Parenthood of Central Ohio Project:Responsible Sexuality Education Contact: Sandy Hood (614-358-8736) Dates: January, 2002 - July, 2002 The Responsible Sexuality Education program addressed educating middle school age students about consequences, choices, and skills associated with engaging in responsible sexual behaviors. Establishing appropriate evaluation methodology, creating pretest/posttest questionnaires, conducting data entry and analysis, and providing the contractee with a report of findings were the responsibilities of Luminesce Consulting. Planned Parenthood Cincinnati Region The HIV Community Education Project addresses educating middle school age students about consequences, choices, and skills of engaging in sexual behaviors. Establishing an appropriate evaluation methodology, creating pretest/posttest questionnaires, conducting data entry and analysis, and providing the contractee with a report of findings were the responsibilities of Luminesce Consulting. Policy Consensus Institute Project:Evaluation of the Ohio Commission on Dispute Resolution and Conflict Management Contact: Maria Mone (614-752-9596) Dates: April, 2002 - January, 2003 This evaluation effort consisted of determining ways in which to evaluate the program efforts of the Ohio Commission on Dispute Resolution and Conflict Management. As one of five states participating in this pilot project, the Policy Consensus Institute was trying to determine ways to evaluate state departments of dispute resolution. Luminesce Consulting was responsible for developing the program logic model and evaluation strategy for the Ohio Commission. Prevent Blindness Ohio Project:Evaluation of the Save Our Sight (SOS) Program for Children’s Vision Contact: Sherrill Williams (614-464-2020) Dates: September, 2007 - present Work for this project included designing evaluation methodologies, instruments, data collection protocols, and databases for the programs addressing children's vision within Prevent Blindness Ohio. In addition, Luminesce was also responsible for data analysis, interpretation, and providing written and oral reports to PBO as requested and required. Southwestern City Schools Project:School Readiness Resource Center Contact: Stacy Herman (614-801-8388) Dates: February - June, 2001 School Readiness Resource Centers were established to reduce the non-academic barriers to children=s learning. This project entailed creating a program model for the School Readiness Resource Center that was aligned with the state goals and established purposes for these Centers. Luminesce Consulting was hired to review and modify the program logic model, identify programmatic outcomes, and determine appropriate methods for evaluating the effectiveness and efficiency of these programs. A program guide was devised as a resource tool for the contractee. Supreme Court of Ohio Projects:Dispute Resolution program; Longitudinal Examination of the Truancy Prevention through Mediation Program Dates: July, 2000 - June, 2001; October, 2002 - June, 2003; October, 2004-July, 2005 This program was designed for families, schools, juvenile courts, and social service agencies to work collaboratively to address the issue of chronic absenteeism and truancy in three rural Ohio counties. Here, we devised evaluation tools for use by participating schools and courts receiving funding from the Supreme Court for truancy prevention programs. In addition to developing questionnaires, Luminesce conducted the data entry, analysis, interpretation, and provided the Court with a report of findings and recommendations for improvement. United Way of Central Ohio Project:Central Ohio GLBT Census Contact: Rick Carrick (614-227-2730) Dates: April, 2006 - December, 2007 This web-based project was designed to gather data about the Central Ohio gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender (GLBT) community. Luminesce was charged with designing and implementing an instrument and method to accomplish gathering data about the GLBT community, analyzing data collected, and summarizing results. In addition to developing a quantitative web-based tool for this purpose, we also conducted focus groups of various GLBT sub-populations to address topics identified from the census which required further details. |
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