Youth Development

evalSolutions has worked with a wide variety of organizations dedicated to helping youth achieve positive social, education, and personal goals. With experience studying a number of youth issues, evalSolutions is dedicated to working with youth serving organizations to achieve better outcomes for youth of all ages. Programs we have evaluated include those that prevent youth violence and other risk behaviors, and promote protective skills that allow for positive social emotional growth and educational achievements.

Our client list in this area includes:

• Catholic Relief Services
• Youth Crime Watch of America
• Baltimore Community Foundation
• Horizon Foundation
• Baltimore City Police Athletic League

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Education

evalSolutions works on a variety of science education programs, ranging from programs for students in grades K-12 to programs for undergraduate college students. We work with programs to promote the development of an appreciation, understanding, and interest in science; increase knowledge of science content; increase students' interest in pursuing careers in science related fields; and prepare older students for post graduate studies and careers in the biosciences.

Our client list in this area includes:

• Johns Hopkins University, Whiting School of Engneering
• J. Craig Venter Institute
• MdBio Foundation/MdBioLab
• University of Maryland Baltimore County
• Oakland University
• Georgia State University

Health/Mental Health

evalSolutions has expertise in a wide variety of health and mental health issues, including teen parenting, HIV prevention, nursing, and children with special needs. We work with organizations to achieve better health and mental health outcomes for youth and adults alike. In addition to evaluating health programs, we have conducted several needs assessments to assist agencies in planning services for the community. In this area, we strive to determine if programs improve health care workers' job satisfaction skill level, and job retention; improve the social and emotional health of both adults and adolescents; and identify the best menu of prevention and intervention services for the community.

Our client list in this area includes:

• The Epilepsy Foundation
• California Nurses Foundation
• Carroll County Health Department
• Carroll County Health Department
• Maryland Department of Transportation
• Delaware HIV Consortium
• Harford County Health Department
• Partnership for a Healthier Carroll County
• Shine

Early Childhood Education & Special Education

evalSolutions has worked with a variety of organizations that provide early childhood education and/or training, as well as special education training. We have conducted a number of evaluations and needs assessments in this important area of concern for communities.

Our client list in this area includes:

• Judy Center of Baltimore County
• Baltimore City Child Care Resource Center Head Start Child Care Collaboration
• Howard County Head Start in ART Program
• Abilities Network
• PACT: Helping Children with Special Needs

Child Welfare and Family Support

evalSolutions has worked extensively on issues of child welfare and family support in both nonprofit organizations and local government agencies, focusing on helping organizations promote healthy families and positive support for at risk children. Many of the programs have been designed to prevent child abuse, ensure positive communication between parent and child, and prevent out of home placement. We have also supported organizations that serve children and families through facilitated strategic planning.

Our client list in this area includes:

• The Family Tree (Maryland's Child Abuse Prevention Center)
• The Family League
• Frederick County Office for Children and Families
• Carroll County Department of Social Services
• Children of Separation and Divorce Center, Inc.