Boys & Girls Club of Fauquier
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Programs and results
What we aim to solve
According to the Census Bureau's 2021 report, 23.4% of Fauquier County is between the ages of 5 and 18 years, of which 7.2% live at the poverty level. Boys & Girls Clubs of Fauquier (BGCF) offers affordable youth programming after school and in the summer that includes mentorship. According to the 2021 Adolescent Behaviors and Experiences Survey (ABES) data youth are experiencing mental health challenges each year that undermine their future success. BGCF's Youth Development Professionals (YDP) lead activities and lend support and encouragement to youth who attend our Clubs. Boys & Girls Clubs of Fauquier serves as a protective factor for keeping kids safe. According to the National Archive of Criminal Justice Data (2018), Juvenile violence peaks in the afterschool hours on school days and in the evenings on non-school days. Likewise, drug and alcohol use by youths is more likely to occur after school when there is little to no adult supervision (Pride Survey, 2019).
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Power Hour
Age 6-18
Power Hour: Making Minutes Count provides Club professionals with the strategies, activities, resources and information to create an engaging homework help and tutoring program that encourages Club members of every age to become self-directed learners.
Summer Brain Gain
All Ages
Summer Brain Gain is comprised of one-week modules with fun, themed activities for elementary school, middle school and high school students that are aligned with common core anchor standards. In addition, Summer Brain Gain: Read!, a literacy program, complements the larger Summer Brain Gain curriculum.
Triple Play
All Ages
Triple Play is a comprehensive health and wellness program. It strives to improve the overall health of Club members ages 6-18 by increasing daily physical activity, teaching them about good nutrition and helping them develop healthy relationships.
Smart Girls
Age 8-17
SMART Girls provides health, fitness, prevention/education and self-esteem enhancement for girls ages 8 to 17.
Smart Moves
Age 5-15
SMART Moves is a prevention and education program addressing problems such as drug and alcohol use and premature sexual activity.
Where we work
Awards
Advocacy Champion 2018
BGCA
Advocacy Champion 2019
BGCA
Advocacy Champion 2020
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Advocacy Champion 2021
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Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Evaluation documents
Download evaluation reportsNumber of children who have the skills necessary to maintain personal health
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Children and youth
Related Program
Triple Play
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Even during the phenomena of COVID19, the Club continued to serve kids both on site and virtually and by delivering healthy lifestyles programming to their homes.
Number of children who have the ability to understand and comprehend communication
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Power Hour
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of children who have the ability to seek help from and respond appropriately to adults
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Children and youth
Related Program
Smart Moves
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
We continue to offer Smart Girls, Passport to Manhood, Torch and Keystone Clubs virtually and onsite.
Number of children who have an innate motivation to master and control their environment
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Children and youth
Related Program
Smart Moves
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Again, Smart Girls and Passport to Manhood, Torch and Keystone are included.
Number of children able to exercise appropriate control in independent and group activities
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Children and youth
Related Program
Smart Moves
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Practicing mindful behavior is a consistent part of our expectation, culture and vernacular. Mental health and behavior counseling is offered to all Club members at no cost.
Number of students showing improvement in test scores
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Children and youth
Related Program
Power Hour
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
This is a number we plan to increase.
Number of children who have a sense of their own feelings and an ability to express empathy for others
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Smart Moves
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of youth service participants who have involvement in juvenile justice system
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Children and youth
Related Program
Smart Moves
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Decreasing
Number of youth who report less likelihood to engage in criminal activity
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Smart Moves
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
A small number of youth were included as a result of their behavior; this is 100% of those.
Number of parents receiving WIC benefits for their children
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Triple Play
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Context Notes
This is the number of households we serve who live within poverty level
Number of youth receiving services (e.g., groups, skills and job training, etc.) with youths living in their community
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Context - describing the issue we work on
Direction of Success
Decreasing
Context Notes
Workforce development programming and exploration is an integral part of our activities ensuring great futures.
Number of youth and families for whom the treatment and support plan is implemented as specified by the therapist
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Number of direct care staff who received training in trauma informed care
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Number of youth who have a positive adult role model
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Every member identifies the Club staff or volunteer with whom they most closely identify, trust, and/or feel safe with.
Number of clients who report that services/supports are available when needed, even in a crisis
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
This is identified in our annual National Youth Outcomes Initiatives survey where members identify as being able to receive help and support from the Club when needed.
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Goals & Strategy
Reports and documents
Download strategic planLearn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.
Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
Since 1997, the Boys & Girls Club of Fauquier has strived to fulfill its mission of enabling all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. This means that for each child we engage, we are guiding their future as adults who are work ready, resilient, judicious, mindful, able to self regulate emotionally, and are dynamic/ever learning.
Every child has an absolute value that is either positive (an asset) or negative (a liability) economically and/or culturally. Our goal is to transition youth statistically pre-destined to be liabilities to their community into assets to their community.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
This variety of programs is part of our research-informed Formula for Impact, helping members achieve positive outcomes in three priority areas: Academic Success, Good Character and Citizenship, and Healthy Lifestyles. The formula is the vehicle that drives greater outcomes in the lives of youth served. This formula begins with youth who need us most.
In this county, that could be an under privileged child or a child of means. In Fauquier, children of commuting parents are also considered to be at risk because they have resources and unsupervised time on their hands.
We add the Five Key Elements for Youth Development.
1. A safe, positive environment (connected to feelings of emotional and physical safety)
2. Fun and a sense of belonging
3. Supportive relationships, including positive adult connections
4. Opportunities and expectations, especially staff expectations of youth
5. Recognition
To this mix, we add high-yield learning activities, so called because they extend learning by providing opportunities to practice communication skills (reading, writing, speaking); problem-solving skills (math, science, technology); healthy living skills (being mindful of diet and exercise, avoiding risky behaviors); and character and citizenship skills (civics, volunteerism and civility). Then we mix in targeted programs to meet youth needs and interests.
The last ingredient of the Formula is attendance. Research shows that youth who attend the Club more frequently, especially those who attend 104 or more days per year (an average of twice per week), are more likely to achieve positive outcomes, such as avoiding risky behaviors, progressing to the next grade on time and exercising regularly. Therefore, we focus on increasing attendance, program participation and member retention.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
Our success building the optimal Club Experience depends on our ability to monitor the effectiveness of selected strategies. We routinely re-assess how well our improvement strategies and tactics are working and adjust accordingly. The execution phase includes the following key components:
Program Quality Assessment Process and Monitoring Plan. In addition to ensuring staff competency to run programs, we assess the overall quality of program content. We monitor the quality of program implementation using methods to assess time, attendance, impact and member satisfaction.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
Boys & Girls Clubs of Fauquier completed several initiatives:
First, we created on-the-job training for our teen members eligible to work in the state of Virginia. The junior staff positions required participants to fill out applications, interview for positions, and create schedules to meet school and work responsibilities. Two teens accepted into the program were provided with 8 hours of training, including data entry, account receivables, customer service, first aid, mentorship, and communication skills.
Second, we adopted an aggressive training plan for our staff. All staff participate in training opportunities focused on academic success, healthy lifestyles, and club safety. In addition to attaining certificates for completing Abuse Prevention Training, Mentoring, and Restorative Justice Practices, and Trauma Informed Practices. The training informs action plans to assess the needs of youths, implement, track and report on individual outcomes focused on five key elements: (1) Safe, positive environment, (2) Fun and a sense of belonging, (3) Supportive relationships, 4) Opportunities and expectations, and (5) recognition.
How we listen
Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.
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How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals
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Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?
We collect feedback from the people we serve at least annually, We take steps to get feedback from marginalized or under-represented people, We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We look for patterns in feedback based on demographics (e.g., race, age, gender, etc.), We look for patterns in feedback based on people’s interactions with us (e.g., site, frequency of service, etc.), We engage the people who provide feedback in looking for ways we can improve in response, We act on the feedback we receive, We share the feedback we received with the people we serve, We tell the people who gave us feedback how we acted on their feedback, We ask the people who gave us feedback how well they think we responded
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What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
We don't have any major challenges to collecting feedback
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The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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Boys & Girls Club of Fauquier
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Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? No -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? No
Organizational demographics
Who works and leads organizations that serve our diverse communities? Candid partnered with CHANGE Philanthropy on this demographic section.
Leadership
The organization's leader identifies as:
Race & ethnicity
Gender identity
Transgender Identity
Sexual orientation
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Equity strategies
Last updated: 01/29/2021GuideStar partnered with Equity in the Center - an organization that works to shift mindsets, practices, and systems to increase racial equity - to create this section. Learn more
- We review compensation data across the organization (and by staff levels) to identify disparities by race.
- We ask team members to identify racial disparities in their programs and / or portfolios.
- We analyze disaggregated data and root causes of race disparities that impact the organization's programs, portfolios, and the populations served.
- We disaggregate data to adjust programming goals to keep pace with changing needs of the communities we support.
- We employ non-traditional ways of gathering feedback on programs and trainings, which may include interviews, roundtables, and external reviews with/by community stakeholders.
- We disaggregate data by demographics, including race, in every policy and program measured.
- We have a promotion process that anticipates and mitigates implicit and explicit biases about people of color serving in leadership positions.
- We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization.
- We have community representation at the board level, either on the board itself or through a community advisory board.
- We help senior leadership understand how to be inclusive leaders with learning approaches that emphasize reflection, iteration, and adaptability.
- We measure and then disaggregate job satisfaction and retention data by race, function, level, and/or team.
- We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.