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25 <br /> Evaluation of 2017-22 MAP <br /> With the development of four Master Aging Plans <br /> and many years of community aging planning <br /> there was recognition and desire by the MAP <br /> Leadership Team and the Orange County Advisory <br /> Board on Aging to complete a formal evaluation of <br /> the 2017-22 MAP. With expertise in aging,as well <br /> as in program evaluation,the OCDOA engaged <br /> the UNC Partnerships in Aging Program to lead <br /> the evaluation of the 2017-2022 MAP.The goal of <br /> the three-part evaluation was to determine what ' <br /> worked well and what could be improved,with an . . <br /> aim to develop recommendations for the next five- <br /> year MAP. <br /> First,the Evaluation Team examined the quarterly <br /> tracking matrix documents to determine progress <br /> on the MAP indicators.At the end of year 4, <br /> workgroups representing all 8 domains had met _ <br /> 72%of indicators and made notable progress on ==� <br /> another 19%. No progress was made on 4%of the <br /> indicators,and the remaining 5%were deemed <br /> not feasible or no longer relevant. <br /> Second,the Evaluation Team conducted interviews <br /> with the workgroup leaders to better understand <br /> the implementation processes.Workgroup <br /> leaders found great pride in the work and their service provision across rural and urban areas <br /> accomplishments,especially around community of the county.The MAP facilitated individual <br /> collaboration. However, sustaining engagement and organizational learning, collaboration, <br /> with workgroup members and managing the accountability, and adaptability. <br /> scope of the work was challenging. Finally, using these findings,the Evaluation <br /> Third,the Evaluation Team conducted Ripple Team developed a list of key takeaways and <br /> Effects Mapping to illustrate,and learn from, recommendations for the next 5-year MAP. First, <br /> the positive ways MAP impacts the community. continue building on the many strengths that <br /> Stakeholder stories demonstrated positive made this MAP a success. Second, refine and <br /> ripple effects in eleven categories, including simplify the MAP and matrix.Third, enhance <br /> housing affordability, home repair efficiencies, workgroup structure and process across domains. <br /> food assistance,employment opportunities, Forth, prioritize strategic action on racial equity. <br /> transportation access,communication A complete summary of results will be published <br /> effectiveness, and expanded social participation. in an Evaluation Report at the end of year 5 <br /> Stakeholder investments of time and resources (June 30, 2022) and will be posted to the OCDOA <br /> resulted in enhanced livability and equity of website. <br /> 22 Orange County Master Aging Plan <br />