Introduction

The Matrix Outcomes Model provides a set of complimentary assessment, case management and evaluation tools. Jerry Endres has evolved the Matrix Model with community partners who continue to refine the language, structure, and guidelines of the tool as they apply it to their programs.

Agencies using the Matrix Model usually have combinations of these program characteristics: they strive to be accessible, accountable for results, collaborative, community based, comprehensive, culturally sensitive, integrated, family focused, prevention focused, school linked, and tailored to individual, family and community needs, strengths and outcomes.

This website is designed to assist potential and current Matrix partners to understand and use the tool. Please select the topics in the side bar and explore the site.

• Slide Presentation offers an introduction to Matrix tools including the Agency, Community, and Family Development Models.
  
  
• Examples of Matrix Models showcases the work of our community partners. These include programs in adoptions, domestic violence, family resource centers, Girl Scouts, Head Start/Early Head Start, pre-kindergarten reading readiness, multicultural community development, student development, senior support, and long-term care. Our Matrix Model is currently in over 200 program sites in California, Nevada, Ohio, and Florida.
  
  
• The Family Development Matrix provides measures of outcomes and is a strength-based case management tool. It works by assessing where to start and set goals with families, charting family progress and assessing the effectiveness of services in relation to outcomes.
  
  
• The Community Scaling Tool focuses on issues of civic capital, economic development, equity, leadership, public policy, and service systems.
  
  
• The Wraparound Project provides standards and practices to implement a culturally appropriate, case management Matrix Model for outreaching Latino children and adolescents and their families.
  
  
• The Matrix Creator is a Web-based service that functions as a national outcomes design center. It provides tools and online training to help staff design and use a Matrix Outcomes Model with service populations. Participating organizations have the ability to maintain their Matrix data on our online system.
  
  
• Training Assistance is provided by Jerry Endres directly with contracting programs.
  
  
• Download Reports contains the Matrix Validity and Reliability study as well as articles written describing the model.
  
  
• Related Links provide access to other sources of outcomes information.