IllumiNatives: The Innovative Evolution of Peer Involvement in Evaluation of a Native American

Focused System of Care

Amanda WhiteCraneMichelle Antone

Native American Health CenterSan Francisco, CA

Ice Breaker/Warm Up

Objectives The development of BlanketWeavers &

IllumiNatives: Community-based advisory boards

Complementing Native American views and culture about what makes a family strong.

Navigating the transition to providing peer support services

Sustainability of systems of care.

Urban Trails Development Partnership between the Child, Youth and

Family System of Care and the Native American Health Center

AI/ANs were poorly represented in SFSOC data systems, which is indicative of a lack of culturally competent care for this population

Urban Trails-Our Story How we first became involved in Urban

Trails

Michelle – Family Involvement Specialist

Amanda – Evaluation Specialist

When is the next Meeting??

Governing Body BlanketWeavers Leadership Meeting Evaluation Advisory Board IllumiNatives Clinical Planning UT-SF Project Planning NAHC Internal Strategic Planning Cultural and Linguistic Planning Sustainability Meeting

BlanketWeavers Blanket Weavers is our Family Involvement

Team. Always making sure the family voice is heard Empowering families/stakeholders to be at

the table with the decision makers. Having clear communication between family

members, community members & service providers.

Educating system partners about “our” community

Involving Youth and Families in Evaluation Efforts

Culturally Appropriat

e

Involvement of Youth

and Families

IllumiNatives

Individual and Family LevelOutcomes Measures

Improved interpersonal relationship skills BERS-2, PSI, CBCLIncreased job readiness BERS-2, EQ-R2

Prevent entry into foster care & juvenile justice LSQ, MSSC, DS-R, EDIF, CIUF

Increased academic performance EQR-2, BERS-2Increased management of anxiety, anger,

or depression BERS-2, CBCL, RADS-2, YIQ-R, YSS

Increased self-esteem & positive Native/Indigenous identity Local Evaluation

Community Level Outcomes Measures

Increased social connectedness BERS-2, PEI surveysImproved integration & sustainability of

inter-Tribal cultural practicesSustainability Tool. Process Evaluation

questionsSystem level

Outcomes MeasuresImproved identification of Indigenous youth

within public systemsTracking form for agencies

EDIF, CIUFIncreased engagement of Indigenous youth

and caregivers EDIF, CIUF

Decreased stigma and discrimination Local Evaluation

Individual and Family LevelOutcomes Measures

Improved interpersonal relationship skills BERS-2, PSI, CBCLIncreased job readiness BERS-2, EQ-R2

Prevent entry into foster care & juvenile justice LSQ, MSSC, DS-R, EDIF, CIUF

Increased academic performance EQR-2, BERS-2Increased management of anxiety, anger,

or depression BERS-2, CBCL, RADS-2, YIQ-R, YSS

Increased self-esteem & positive Native/Indigenous identity Local Evaluation

Community Level Outcomes Measures

Increased social connectedness BERS-2, PEI surveysImproved integration & sustainability of

inter-Tribal cultural practicesSustainability Tool. Process Evaluation

questionsSystem level

Outcomes MeasuresImproved identification of Indigenous youth

within public systemsTracking form for agencies

EDIF, CIUFIncreased engagement of Indigenous youth

and caregivers EDIF, CIUF

Decreased stigma and discrimination Local Evaluation

Community Based Participatory Research/Evaluation

DesignData

Collection

Data Analysis

Reporting

Findings

Continuous Community Involvement

Projects Overall Program Survey Development

Youth Summer Program Cultural Competency/Satisfaction

Interpret and present national longitudinal study of children’s mental health services

Analysis of Focus Groups Mental Health Stigma Cultural Identity

What makes a FAMILY STRONG?

Child

Family

Culture

Friends

Community

Wrap Around Support

Family Friends

Community Culture

Schools

Juvenile Justice

Substance Abuse

Services

Prevention

Social Services

Recreation

Community

Gatherings

Native Programs

Reflecting on the Transition to Peer Internship

Sustainability Program Ownership Integration into existing community

systems Empowerment

Our Stories/Our Voices Culturally Based lasting interventions Power changes – In our hands Continuous search for resources/partnerships

Social Justice – We are still here!

Questions?

Contact us: Amanda White Crane

AmandaW@nativehealth.org

Michelle Antone MichelleAn@nativehealth.org