5 Steps for Creating a Theory of Change

Evaluation of Post-Permanency Programs

1-5 pages

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Felipe Nitsche

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Identifies six steps in creating a theory of change—defining the problem, defining the end goal, defining steps to reach the end goal, mapping activities, identifying assumptions, and writing a narrative. Although written for international development programs, has information and steps that are applicable in other social services contexts.

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