Outcomes 101: ECO Q&A
return to Q&A HomeQ. Can a state or program adapt the Family Outcomes Survey to fit its needs?
A. States and programs can adapt the Family Outcome Survey to meet their needs; however, they are encouraged to consider the nature of the changes carefully. Research currently is underway on the Family Outcomes Survey items as written, so any change to the item wording means that current research on the survey will not apply. Formatting changes that do not change the content, such as putting the state's program name or logo on the survey, are of no consequence to the research on the items and are encouraged. For further questions about types of adaptations a state is considering, please contact us at staff@the-eco-center.org