We used a mix of qualitative and qualitative methods to answer our evaluation questions. Each instrument was used at two or more time points during the initiative to be able to measure change over time.
Annual Key Informant Interviewswith Coalition coordinators, local evaluators, and key members (Years 2-5) | |
Coalition Member Surveyswith active coalition members (Years 2&4) | |
Population-Based Resident Surveysmailed to 10,000+ households in each of 11 counties (Years 2&5) | |
Coalition Tracking of Community Changesby coalition coordinators and local evaluators (Years 3-5) |
YEAR 1MAY 2017- APR 2018 |
YEAR 2MAY 2018- APR 2019 |
YEAR 3MAY 2019- APR 2020 |
YEAR 4MAY 2020- JUN 2021 |
YEAR 5JUL 2021- DEC 2022 |