This book will guide the human services practitioner to effectively engage in the four phases of the process of program planning and evaluation:

Clarification

Identify the target population for a program, identify their priority needs, and place those needs into a relevant context.

Design

Determine the program in terms of purpose, goals, components, personnel, and budget.

Implementation

Monitor the manner in which the program is being implemented and make necessary adjustments.

Evaluation

Make evaluative judgments about who was provided the program, how the program was implemented, and what benefits accrued to program participants.