1. Developing a Logic Model
Identify the problem or issue that the program will address
Identify the ultimate goal of the program in addressing the problem
The objectives lead to the conduct of a variety of activities (intervention, training, service delivery)
Each activity is assumed to result in short-term outcomes
The short-term outcomes lead to intermediate outcomes
The intermediate outcomes lead to long-term outcomes
Long-term outcomes should have an impact on the ultimate program goal

2. Problem/Issue
The adolescent pregnancy rate and STI/STD rate in Washington State is increasing. A needs assessment points to pockets of “high risk” youth years of age that are especially vulnerable and are accounting for a disproportionate share of these rates. The Department of Health wants to address this issue by funding “client focused” prevention interventions targeting these populations in the state. A RFP is sent out and your team will respond. Develop a simple logic model that “maps” your response.

3. Logic Model: Client Centered Program
Goal
Outcome Objectives
Intervention
(Process)
Short-term
Outcomes
Intermediate Outcomes
Long-term Outcomes
A statement of an ideal or hoped for state or condition. It is usually general and abstract.
Statements that specify the desirable results of an intervention that are derived from the goal.
Statements that identify the steps to be taken toward accomplishing a desired end (outcome).
Inputs
Activities
Interventions
Short term benefits or changes for participants that are influenced by a program’s outputs.
(e.g., Knowledge, Attitudes, Intention)
Intermediate benefits or changes for participants that are influenced by a program’s outputs and follow short term outcomes.
(e.g., Behavior).
Long term benefits or changes for participants that are influenced by a program’s outputs, follow intermediate outcomes and impact the target population.
Outputs are the products of program activities and are measured in terms of what was done, how it was done, and who received it.
Outputs

4. Exercise Identify: Goal Outcome Objectives
Inputs/Activities/Intervention
Outputs
Short Term Outcomes
Intermediate Term Outcomes
Long term Term Outcomes

5. Goal
To improve the social and health well being of teens by delaying sexual intercourse and/or reducing risks for early pregnancy/STDs

6. Outcome Objectives Increase knowledge
About sexuality, relationships, decision making, and communication.
Increase intention
to delay sexual activity, achieve higher education, and use contraception
Decrease intention to use substances
Behavior changes (Decrease/delay sexual intercourse/ Increase use of contraceptives).

7. Intervention
To offer group sessions which will include discussions on Sexuality and safe sexual behaviors,
relationships, self-esteem, decision-making and communication skills.
To provide individual counseling, Advocacy, and
referrals to other community services.

8. Outputs Attendance in group sessions
Client perception of groups in meeting needs
Number and hours of advocacy and counseling sessions

9. Short Term Outcomes Increase knowledge
About sexuality, relationships, decision making, and communication
Increase intention
to delay sexual activity, achieve higher education, and contraception
Decrease intention to use substances

10. Intermediate Outcomes (Behavior)
Delayed/decrease sexual intercourse
Increase use of contraceptives.
Decrease substance use

11. Long Term Outcomes (Impacts)
Reduction in pregnancy and STD rates amongst teens in targeted areas

12. Logic Model: Client Centered Program
Goal
Outcome Objectives
Intervention
(Process)
Short-term
Outcomes
Intermediate Outcomes
Long-term Outcomes
Improve the social and health well being of teens by delaying sexual intercourse and/or reducing risks for early pregnancy/STDs
Increase knowledge
About sexuality, relationships, decision making, and communication.
Increase intention
to delay sexual activity, achieve higher education, and use contraception
Decrease intention to use substances
Behavior changes
To offer group sessions which will include discussions on
Sexuality and safe sexual behaviors,
relationships, self-esteem, decision-making and Communication skills.
To provide individual counseling,
Advocacy, and
referrals to other community services.
Increase knowledge
About sexuality, relationships, decision making, and communication
Increase intention
to delay sexual activity, achieve higher education, and contraception
Decrease intention to use substances.
Delayed sexual intercourse and or reduction of risk for early pregnancy with the use of contraceptives.
Decrease substance use
Reduction in pregnancy and STD rates amongst teens in the targeted areas.
>Attendance in group sessions
>Client perception of groups in meeting needs
>Number and hours of advocacy and counseling sessions.
Outputs

13. Why Bother?
Clarifies the difference between activities and intended outcomes
Helps develop a common understanding of the program between managers, staff, other stakeholders, and the evaluator
Has a wide variety of uses including program monitoring, quality assurance, benchmarking, and evaluation
Can be used as a map for both managers and evaluators

14. Logic Model: Limitations
Represents reality, not reality
Programs are not linear
Focuses on expected outcomes
Challenge of causal attribution
Many factors influence outcomes
Doesn’t address: Are we doing the right thing?
Challenge of causal attribution: Does not suggest/’prove’ that program caused the outcome
Adapted from UW Extension

15. Basic Considerations When Developing a Logic Model
No one way to do it
Keep the model simple to begin. Add elements as you go along.
The logic model should show clear, logical relationships between components

16. Adapted from UW Extension
Check Your Logic Model
Are the outcomes really outcomes?
Is the longest-term outcome meaningful?
Is it logical?
Is it realistic?
Does it represent the program’s purpose; response to the situation?
Adapted from UW Extension