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Research and Evaluation Committee
Because ABC is focused on being the “data resource” for Adams County, it formed the Research & Evaluation Committee (REC) in order to strengthen its foundation in valid, reliable data and evidence-based practices. REC helps ABC to ensure that it and other community groups use and implement evidence-based practices in Adams County.
REC is comprised of individuals with research and evaluation training & experience to work through the relevant issues and guide community-level research and evaluation activities.
REC provides guidance and technical assistance to ABC, the community, and community-based organizations regarding:
· Research methodology
· Data collection and analysis techniques
· Evaluation design
· Interpretation and presentation of research and evaluation results
· Understanding and applying evidence-based practices
· Guidance regarding CBPR
If you would like more information about REC and the services it provides or if you have a project you would like to present to REC, please contact ABC.
Leadership Delegations The purpose of Leadership Delegations (LDs) is to:
1. Create public will to support new and ongoing initiatives
2. Determine strategies for sustainable programming
3. Identify what works from perspectives related to the identified topic
4. Inventory what is available in the community and identify gaps
5. Determine a countywide measure/indicator of the identified topic Health Leadership Delegation - Obesity
The Health LD convened in May 2009 and is currently working with the community, schools, worksites, and healthcare providers to reduce overweight and obesity in Adams County. Using various strategies identified by the Illinois Department of Public Health, committees are creating public awareness of overweight and obesity. This group also will make recommendations to the community about how to make sustainable changes, based on research and evidence-based programs.
Education Leadership Delegation
Convening of this LD is to be determined.
Income Leadership Delegation
Convening of this LD is to be determined.
Environment Leadership Delegation
Convening of this LD is to be determined.
Adopt an Action Area
Adams County individuals, groups, and organizations are invited and encouraged to actively participate in learning more about community issues and what can be done to make lasting change. When individuals or groups "Adopt an Action Area", they are making a commitment to review the ABC Community Wellness Report and identify which area(s) they would like to impact. If you would like to impact an area that is not addressed in the Wellness Report, please contact ABC to find out how we can work together in that area.
Because ABC is Adams County’s clearinghouse for good works regarding quality of life, organizations and individuals throughout the community are encouraged to adopt an Action Area or to make a Quality of Life Investment. Below are just a few organizations who are working with ABC to make Adams County a better place to live and work. Access Health Adams County
Goal: Access to Health and Social Services Adams County RSVP
Action Area: Percentage of adults who report volunteering in the past 12 months
Goal: Residents are engaged civic participants Adams County Substance Abuse Coalition
Action Area(s): At risk behaviors
Goal: Residents Lead Healthy Lifestyles All Our Kids: Birth to Five Network (AOK)
Action Area(s): Children living under the federal poverty level
Goal: Residents live in a state of economic well-being Coalition for a Smoke-Free Adams County
Action Area(s): Smoke-free restaurants/workplaces
Goal: Community Infrastructure Supports Health and Economic Well-being Friends of the Trails
Action Area(s): Green space/trails
Goal: Community Infrastructure Supports Health and Economic Well-being
Let's Walk
Action Area: Percentage of adult population that meet recommeded guidelines for moderate physical activity
Goal: Individuals and families lead healthy lifestyles Quincy Community Garden
Action Area(s): Percent of residents who report eating fruits & vegetables
Goal: Individuals and families lead healthy lifestyles. Quincy Family YMCA
Action Area: Adult Obesity Rate
Goal: Individuals & families lead healthy Quincy Service League
Action Area: Percentage of adults who report volunteering in the past 12 months
Goal: Residents are engaged civic participants The Sammy Fund
Action Area(s): Youth participate in activities
Goal: Community Infrastructure Supports Health and Economic Well-being
United Way of Adams County
Goal: Residents Possess the Skills to Be Successful In School and Work University of Illinois Extension 4-H Youth Development Program
Action Area(s): Average number of developmental assets reported by youth; percentage of youth reporting 3+ hours/wk in sports, clubs, other activities; percentage of youth who report volunteering in the last 12 months.
Goal(s): Community infrastructure supports health and economic well-being; Residents are engaged civic participants West Central Child Care Connection
Action Area(s): Affordable licensed daycare
Goal: Community Infrastructure Supports Health and Economic Well-being Young Professionals of the Quincy Area
Action Area: Percentage of adults who report volunteering in the past 12 months
Goal: Residents are engaged civic participants
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