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would be filtered into the program delivery system (i.e., program modification) and the
program would thus be adjusted reflecting critical evaluation. Once the program is modified
accordingly, changes should logically occur at the other side (evaluation outputs). The outputs,
within the movement of a fluid cycle, should reflect increased success of the program. To
verify, the evaluation is cycled back again towards the evaluation inputs whereupon any new
developments are (re)-measured.
Meaning making and the communication of meaning across time and space for the purpose
of more effective health policy and program development and implementation is a messy
but essential work. Collaboration is a process of discovery; and somewhere in this process
is the search to find a meaningful link between programming, research and evaluation. The
ultimate goal of the SF-MCH pilot project is to improve the health of First Nation women in
pregnancy and childbirth, mothers, their children and families. The program’s broadened reach
incorporates fathers, siblings, grandparents and other family and community members into the
health promotion model as is appropriate according to First Nation tradition. In order to meet
this goal, SF-MCH has developed and continuously develops a collaborative model that is
inclusive of diverse and knowledgeable knowledge from a variety of sources – notwithstanding
such a collaborative approach, the program privileges the interests, concerns, and opinions of
families and service providers using and delivering the program on-the-ground.
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