VIEWPOINTS AND ACTIONS ON THE COMPLEXITY OF VULNERABLE CHILDREN Melanie Berry Psy.D. Research Associate, Stress Neurobiology and Prevention Lab University of Oregon Fellow, Harvard Center on the Developing Child

3 Core Concepts of Healthy Brain Development Brain Architecture Is Established Early in Life and Supports Lifelong Learning, Behavior, and Health Stable, Caring Relationships and “Serve and Return” Interaction Shape Brain Architecture Toxic Stress in the Early Years of Life Can Derail Healthy Development http://developingchild.harvard.edu/resources/three-core-concepts-in-early-development/

The IDEAS Impact Framework Innovate to solve unmet challenges Develop a usable program with a clear and precise theory of change Evaluate the theory of change to determine what works for whom and why Adapt in rapid-cycle iterations Scale promising programs

Guiding Principles of the IDEAS Framework Precision Fast-Cycle Iteration Co-creation Shared Learning

Core Components of the IDEAS Framework

Core Components of the IDEAS Framework A Theory of Change (TOC) is a detailed set of beliefs or hypotheses about specific observable changes that you expect to result from your program. Better understand and further develop your program (as described above). Support fast cycle learning my helping to pin point why, how and for whom an intervention works or doesn’t work. Can help you craft an evaluation plan. Can guide future program and materials development. Contribute to the FOI network and the broader field. Contribute knowledge about how promote positive outcomes for high risk kids. Optimize your evaluation efforts. Theories of change were developed to reduce the chance that you’ll have a “by chance” finding. Its even more important to have TOC in small pilots for statistical evaluation purposes and to be confident in the findings that you have. Side step a common evaluation pitfall. The FOI approach to TOC is different from what’s typically done. What’s typically done is a program is created a large number of things are outcomes are measured. Programs either tend to measure parenting outcomes or child outcomes but it’s rare that a project measures both. Even when programs identify targets, they are rarely measured.

Knowledge/skills directly targeted by strategies Program actions PROGRAM TARGETS Knowledge/skills directly targeted by strategies CAREGIVER Skills and behavior CHILD DYAD Interaction OUTCOMES Ultimate goals CAREGIVER Functioning CHILD DYAD MODERATORS  Factors that could affect who benefits most and/or least

Core Components of the IDEAS Framework

Core Components of the IDEAS Framework

The FIND Program

STRATEGIES TARGETS OUTCOMES FIND COACHES CAREGIVER CAREGIVER CHILD Provide information about Serve & Return and 5 FIND Elements Conduct Video Coaching (uses FIND frame-by-frame analysis) Engage caregiver in focused discussions CAREGIVER Increased responsive interactions CAREGIVER Executive functioning Sense of competence Reduced stress CHILD Decreased problem behaviors Improved early learning and school achievement MODERATORS: Parents with high levels of early adversity benefit most

Coach training presentations Edited films for practice Box.com Video capture/playback • Secure file storage • Notifications and comments FIND Coaching Guide Coach training presentations Edited films for practice Coach Certification Protocol Coaching Session Feedback Form FIND Editing Guide Editor training presentations Raw footage for practice Editor Certification Protocol Edited Film Feedback Form FIND Consultation Guide Consultant training presentations Coaching session recordings for practice Consultants Certification Protocol Google Drive Case and Certification tracking

The FIND DEL Project