Texas Tech University

Human Development and Family Sciences

Positive Youth Development Lab

PARTICIPATORY ACTION RESEARCH (PAR) AND  OUTREACH & ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS 

K-to-College ARC Project
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Lubbock coalition composed of K-to- College advocates for school readiness, High School completion and transitioning into college for foster youth and youth-in-care. ARC includes liaisons and advocates across different schools, colleges, and systems serving foster youth (e.g., health, juvenile justice, child welfare).


Program Evaluation and Performance Measurement
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Partnership with local community agencies and organizations (e.g., VOICES of the South Plains, Court Appointed Special Advocates-CASA, etc) to provide pro-bono program evaluations and performance measurement for the improvement of services, practices and supporting the advancement of prevention/intervention efforts serving local youth and their families.



College-Going Dream
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Partnership with Spur ISD Elementary School and High School to coordinate Fall/Spring 5th graders' and High Schoolers' visit to TTU/ TTUHSC campuses. This program represents a great opportunity to foster children's dream to attend college and pursue a professional career in their future, strengthen the relationships with other school districts besides Lubbock ISD, and promote recruitment of students across West Texas.