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A Randomized Controlled Trial Study of Amachi Texas

Award Information

Awardee
ICF Incorporated, L.L.C.
Award #
2007-JU-FX-0017
Location

Fairfax, VA

Congressional District
11
Status
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2007
Total funding (to date)
$1,435,931
Original Solicitation
OJJDP FY 07 Field Initiated Research and Evaluation Program

Description of original award (Fiscal Year 2007, $528,452)

Title of Study: A Randomized Controlled Trial Study of Amachi Texas

ICF, International (in partnership with Baylor Institute for Studies of Religion) proposes to conduct a randomized control evaluation study of Amachi, Texas, a statewide mentoring program for children of incarcerated parents. The study will include both a process and outcome evaluation, and will determine the impact of Amachi Texas on outcomes for children of incarcerated parents and/or family members. Long term goals include determining whether the Amachi model can be determined to be an evidence-based program and should be replicated on a national level. Other partners in this project include Office of the Governor, The Texas Department of Criminal Justice, OneStar Foundation, and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Texas. Project performance will be measured by the project's adherence to its established timeline and by the quality of deliverables. Note: Applicant requested $1,436,072 for a 3 year study. OJJDP intends to fund the balance of the project ($907,620) in FY08, contingent upon available funding. CA/NCF

Date Created: September 24, 2007