The 2006 evaluation report provides the background, methodology, findings and recommendations related to the Make Children First (MCF) initiative.

The purpose of this evaluation was to focus intently on key goals and outcomes in order
to be able to inform the initiative's funder and the early childhood community about the effectiveness of
specific activities and processes undertaken by MCF from 2004-2006.

With guidance from the coordinator and an evaluation advisory committee, it was decided that
the evaluation would focus on the following four components of the MCF initiative:

1. MCF support for the Kamloops early childhood community (networks & collaboration)
2. Functioning of the Steering Committee
3. Social marketing initiatives
4. Parents access to the early childhood system

A combination of interviews, and respondent-completed questionnaires were used to collect
quantitative and qualitative data during the month of February 2006. The data was analyzed
during March and April. Respondents included 78 parents, 51 early childhood professionals
and 12 MCF Steering Committee members.

MCF Evaluation Report (374.93 kB)