Evaluation & Research

Program Evaluation and Research Center

The evaluation engine is embedded throughout ANCHOR Connect — baseline, process, and outcome measures collected at intake, midpoint, completion, and at 3, 6, and 12-month follow-ups.

Baseline Measures

Collected at enrollment: demographics, placement history, geographic region, support preferences, and validated tools measuring well-being, depression, social support, life satisfaction, and adoption adjustment.

Process Measures

  • Participation
  • Engagement
  • Attendance
  • Referral completion
  • Resource utilization

Outcome Measures

  • Well-being
  • Social support
  • Resilience
  • Adoption adjustment
  • Satisfaction

Follow-up Schedule

Baseline → Midpoint → Completion → 3 months → 6 months → 12 months.

Formative Evaluation

Continuous learning: participant feedback, facilitator reflections, fidelity monitoring, lessons learned, and adaptation recommendations.