Operation Measuring YMCA Youth Development and Impact by Stephen Lin

2025-01-27 18:17:40 UTC

I see myself as a connector of people and of families to resources in the community/ies I've served.

kelleyshalegh — 2025-01-27 18:17:44 UTC

YMCA Mission = Healthy Living, Social Responsibility, Youth Development

Love Notes and the Y Healthy Relationships Program ticks off all those boxes.

For me personally I strongly believe in prevention programs and teen programming.

2025-01-27 18:20:05 UTC

We are responsible for making sure youth are ready for the next level after high school be it college, trade, or career.

2025-01-27 18:20:41 UTC

I run the programs I run because I believe education can change the world. I also think connection is extremely important for humans and I love to help families make new connections. Connections to other families, connections to the YMCA, and connections to organizations in the community.

2025-01-27 18:20:42 UTC

To make sure everyone has the financial means to run the programs.

stephenlinjr — 2025-01-27 18:28:25 UTC

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"Connections" is a common thread, creating those connections and being a connector for families.

We live the mission of the Y out in what we do.

"Resources" to help programs run and connect others to those community resources. Exposure to things, resources, opportunities that aid them in what we want them to achieve or reach their goals.

"Community" is the unifying thread to help people belong and achieve goals. Creating a culture of togetherness.

Helping individuals be the best version of themselves.

2025-01-27 18:31:29 UTC

I would love for everyone to get along and appreciate and accept people for their differences. In a world where peace is the utmost goal.

2025-01-27 18:31:41 UTC

Because of our work, ultimately was want to see in our world communities where people can thrive and have a balance life full of purpose.

2025-01-27 18:32:17 UTC

A connected community that sees people for who they are and not for what we want them to be.

kelleyshalegh — 2025-01-27 18:33:16 UTC

youth and families that are prepared and equipped to take on the reality of their world. instilling hope in the next generation that they can make a difference in their world. and for all youth and families to feel loved and valued.

2025-01-27 18:34:25 UTC

our families build connections and embrace learning so they can feel safe, confident, and proud while fully embracing their unique identities.

2025-01-27 18:42:51 UTC

We develop youth for the future

We develop youth for THEIR future?

We develop community families to enhance community wellbeing & health

2025-01-27 18:53:22 UTC

Building a strong foundation for individuals to thrive through a holistic and inclusive approach to lifelong success.

stephenlinjr — 2025-01-27 18:54:13 UTC

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Empowering children, youth, and families to build a foundation to be successful in each stage of life.

Can you use "holistic approach?"

Holistic, inclusive, and safe approach for families and youth to thrive.

Help the individual be a contributor, see themselves, and be part of the "greater whole."

Family systems theory.

2025-01-27 18:57:18 UTC

The individuals, families and organizations I connect with will have a better understanding of the programs and opportunities the YMCA has to offer. They will feel more comfortable with the YMCA as a resource.

kelleyshalegh — 2025-01-27 18:58:55 UTC

Give teens self confidence and knowledge of how to have healthy relationships with family, friends, and romantic partners. To give families a common language to talk about their relationships and their teens relationships.

2025-01-27 18:59:04 UTC

I think it would be great if we could gather information from our families, specifics like demographics, that would help us with funding and telling our story. Also, I think we can collect the stories from our participants to help tell the "Y" story!

2025-01-27 18:59:16 UTC

Empower families to be active participants in their child’s learning and development.
Foster school readiness by equipping caregivers with tools and strategies to support early childhood learning.
Strengthen family bonds through meaningful engagement and shared learning experiences.
Encourage lifelong learning by promoting literacy and communication skills within the family unit.
Support holistic development by addressing social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth for children and caregivers.
Build community connections by linking families to resources and networks that support their goals.

2025-01-27 19:01:59 UTC

!. Quality Assurance (Have a clear number of youth served, and clear outline of services that we do, and a clear ops system for cost/record keeping and data collect)

Story Telling and Impact
Unite Communities, Services, and organizations
Holistic Approach that addresses (Mind, Body, and Spirit)
Infrastructure (Accessible Space, organization structure that makes sense flows)

2025-01-27 19:09:08 UTC

Develop Central system processes with clear policies and procedures to: Provide accurate information of communities served and community impact.

stephenlinjr — 2025-01-27 19:15:42 UTC

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Develop an infrastructure to capture the story of impact.

Support holistic development by addressing social, emotional, cognitive, academic, and physical growth for children and caregivers.

Maybe use the last bullet point as the "we are on this journey together to achieve the goals."

Have measurable goals and objectives.

2025-01-27 19:18:08 UTC

-Attendance in the program and across other programs

-Pre and Post Surveys (Satisfaction)

-Completion Rate

-Registration Rate

-Assessments

-Demographics

-Zipcodes

stephenlinjr — 2025-01-27 19:20:04 UTC

Shared surveys or shareable data from survey items

kelleyshalegh — 2025-01-27 19:20:14 UTC

satisfaction surveys (should use)

LN uses:

fidelity

pre-post

stephenlinjr — 2025-01-27 19:21:08 UTC

shared infrastructure where data feeds into it

2025-01-27 19:21:55 UTC

demographics

attendance/registration

surveys

graduation info or follow up info

stephenlinjr — 2025-01-27 19:25:44 UTC

Are people showing up?

Community partnerships - are more people connected, strength of partnerships, existence of entities and partnerships to help people be successful. (maybe the quantity?)

Utilization of memberships and participation in other programs

Tell the journey of kids and families through programs