Navigating the Complexities of Funding and Programs for At-Risk Youth

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Exam You may use references, but you must properly cite references used using APA format Scenario: You are consulting with a program that provides services to children in foster care. Some have been sexually abused and some are mentally and/or physically disabled. The funding agency now requires a justification for expenses and wants medical information to justify the expenditure. What problems, if any are there in this scenario? How would you mitigate and deal with these problems? (60pts) Scenario: You are in a search process for a job as director of a Boys and Girls Club. The salary is excellent and the board wants someone who can assess and evaluate programs. They give you a written assessment with this question. "We have after school tutoring, recreational sports and structures activities for youth. They are broken down by grades (1-3, 4-6, 7-9, and 10-12) and run from after school until 7 pm. After 7 there I open gym (basketball) and martial arts. Saturdays are youth sports seasons. There is fall football, spring soccer, and year-round basketball leagues. Friday and Saturday nights are midnight baseball from 8:00 p.m. until 2:00 a.m. for young men from 16-19 in partnership with the Police Athletic League. Please outline how you would evaluate these programs." Respond in writing to this question. (60pts) Dr. Sherman and his associates were tasked to look at “what works, what doesn’t and what is promising” as discussed in the course. Links to the report are provided in your syllabus. How did they go about evaluating these programs? What should those looking at these findings consider when exploring possible best practices for replication? (60pts) Scenario: You have been asked to serve as chairperson on the board of directors for your local Police Athletic League. The PAL is a non-profit organization with a...