Family Strengthening Youth Development (FSYD) Theory of Action

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Theory Summary

FSYD evolved when the Annie E. Casey Foundation encouraged experts to examine innovative, successful positive youth development programmes to document whether and how families were engaged. This led to an initial 'practice' framework, which the Center for Applied Research and Technical Assistance (CARTA) refocused to emphasise the importance of motivational factors that drive programmatic activities and outcomes.

CARTA then developed a theory of action framework to illustrate how programmes can include family-centered activities in their work by integrating the FSYD mindset (see diagram below). Ideally, programmes will develop comprehensive approaches that target youth and their families, allowing them both to:

Have access to more caring and supportive social and institutional networks.
Have access to a wider range of engaging activities.
Make meaningful contributions to their programmes, families, and communities.
Increase their capacity to become more self-sufficient, better aware of community challenges, and empowered to become actively involved in community change.

For more information about FSYD, contact:

Center for Applied Research and Technical Assistance

1800 North Charles Street, Suite 902

Baltimore, MD 21201

United States

Source

Understanding Family Strengthening to Promote Youth Development by Dr. Geri Lynn Peak. The Evaluation Exchange, Volume IX, No. 1, Spring 2003 - Issue Topic: Evaluating Out-of-School Time.

Placed on the Communication Initiative site May 23 2003
Last Updated July 29 2003

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