Technical assistance (TA) is built into the twice-per-month site visits with each Community Partner and memorialized in meeting notes and data entry, fiscal and program processes, data collection, and reporting. A full-time LCCL staff person will provide the technical support along with an internal team of subject matter experts. The TA will be ongoing and responsive to Community Partner needs to ensure grant requirements are met. Often in this process, misunderstandings are cleared up or the need for re-training is identified, both of which are examples of proactive TA.
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Because this activity is ongoing through the grant project, the LCCL wanted to provide an update for the quarter. During Q6, LCCL staff conducted one-on-one site visits, which included in-person and virtual technical assistance with each community partner organization. The site visits honed key core program competencies, including accurate data entry, precise program activities and services tracking, complete enrollment documentation, and best practices for case management. LCCL conducted site visits with the three subgrantees (community partners). In a survey, one organization reported being Satisfied with the effectiveness of site visits and two reported being extremely satisfied. One organization reported being Satisfied with the timeliness and frequency of site visits and two reported being extremely satisfied. All three reported they "very much" increased their knowledge and/or skill in their role (a ranking of 4 out of 5).
In Q7, LCCL has helped community partners to diligently manage the pace of new enrollments, ensuring a strategic intake that aligns with the objectives and timeframe of our 15-month grant period. Amidst managing enrollments, LCCL has emphasized the importance of collaboration with our community partners in collecting critical data through safety and healing youth surveys. These integral tools help in gauging the impact and effectiveness of our programs aimed at vulnerable youth. To maintain engagement and foster continuous support, LCCL has implemented a robust follow-up process re-engaging participants who have previously ceased attendance in our community partner programs. This effort not only helps in understanding the barriers faced by these participants but also reinforces our commitment to their long-term well-being.
LCCL continues site visits monthly. In Q8 and Q9, LCCL trained new staff members among subgrantees (community partners), focusing on key components of grant management like grant metrics, reporting requirements, and participant survey requirements. LCCL also trained community partner staff to conduct the essential participant 30-, 60-, and 90-day satisfaction surveys, which are crucial for evaluating program impact and guiding strategic decisions.
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Please submit a signed letter of support from your agency’s executive or other senior staff member. The letter can be emailed to or uploaded with this request. The letter should be submitted on official letterhead and include the following information:
- General information regarding the request for TTA services, i.e., the who, what, where, when, and why.
- The organizational and/or community needs specific to the request for TTA services.
- The benefits or anticipated outcomes from the receipt of TTA services.
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