Formula For Impact

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To make sure that all of our members have great futures, the Boys & Girls Club of North Alabama has adopted the Formula for Impact, a research-based theory of change that describes how individual Clubs and the Movement as a whole can increase our impact – exponentially – on the young people of America.
 
Our Formula for Impact begins with the young people in our Club – especially those who need us most. It calls for us to consistently provide the most powerful Club Experience possible – by implementing the Five Key Elements for Positive Youth Development, offering high-yield activities and providing targeted programs – to help youth achieve priority outcomes. Then, because we also know that attending the Club more frequently and to a greater length of time makes young people more likely to achieve positive outcomes, Clubs must pursue strategies to increase attendance, program participation and member retention. As fun is a primary reason youth return day after day, we will keep engaging programs and activities that make kids smile and laugh as a centerpiece of this initiative.
 
Five Key Elements for Positive Youth Development
  1. A safe, positive environment:  The Club is a safe haven where members feel physically and emotionally secure at all times.
  2. Fun:  The Club facility, staff, and program offerings create a welcoming, positive environment that allows members to engage in play, enjoy their play time and be happy and eager to come to the Club.
  3. Supportive relationships:  The Club ensures that every young person feel connected to one or more adults and has friendships with peers.
  4. Opportunities and expectations:  Club staff and programs consistently communicate the expectation that every child has the potential to excel, be productive and succeed at the Club and in life.
  5. Recognition:  The Club takes every opportunity to recognize and validate Club members’ achievements and accomplishments.