The 131st Annual Meeting (November 15-19, 2003) of APHA

Abstract #65088

Diane A. Melendez, PhD, MPH¹, Julie Solomon, PhD², James Peterson, PhD², and Jennifer Su, MA². (1) Consultant, 114 Tulare Street, Brisbane, CA 94005, (415) 715-6874, melendez@jps.net, (2) Sociometrics Corporation, 170 State Street, Ste 260, Los Altos, CA 94022

The Santa Clara County Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Network (APPN), a public-private sector coalition, has made significant progress in developing a comprehensive prevention strategy through extensive collaboration among its 80+ partners, including the Public Health Department, community-based organizations, faith-based organizations, schools, and other entities. These agencies are organized into eight collaborative workgroups, including an Interfaith workgroup, five "hot-spot" geographically-based workgroups, a Male Involvement-Fatherhood workgroup, and a Public Education and Policy workgroup. This effort has been supported by Santa Clara County as well as a four-year grant from the David & Lucile Packard Foundation that funds implementation of best practice teen pregnancy prevention programs, technical assistance for coalition members, and evaluation of coalition efforts. This paper will present the findings of a four-year case study of the lessons learned about 1) promoting collaboration among coalition partners, 2) integrating best practices into collaborative prevention efforts, and 3) focusing on outcome-based program evaluation in community collaboratives.

Learning Objectives:

At the conclusion of the session, the participants will:
• Describe at least three methods for promoting collaboration and networking among coalition partners.
• Describe at least three methods for promoting the integration of best practices in collaborative adolescent pregnancy prevention programs.
• Describe at least three methods for promoting a focus on outcome-based evaluation in community collaboratives.
• Identify at least three barriers to collaboration and networking.
• Identify at least three barriers to integration of best practices.
• Identify at least three barriers to focusing on outcome-based evaluation.

Keywords: Adolescent Health, Community Collaboration

Presenting author's disclosure statement:
Organization/institution whose products or services will be discussed: Sociometrics, Inc.
I have a significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.
Relationship: Employee