Valley Settlement’s overall evaluation approach is rooted in behavior change theory and is outcomes-based. The organization takes great pride in its rigorous program evaluation and uses the data to inform program design and iteration to better respond to the needs of the community. The current evaluation process utilizes Theories of Change (TOCs) that were originally developed in collaboration with Frontiers of Innovation (FOI), the research and development arm of Harvard University’s Center on the Developing Child, and Dr. Sara Anne Tompkins of Colorado State University.  (author abstract)