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LOGIC MODEL &



            THEORY OF CHANGE




            AMIkids’ Personal Growth Model™ is anchored in youth-centered,       When our professional team members deliver the model in a way that
            trauma-responsive care with an intentional focus on breaking barriers   is consistent with our organizational values, youth learn to build strong
            for youth success. Implementation of the PGM with strong fidelity to   relationships and skills needed to reduce risky behaviors and increase
            the model provides high-quality programming for youth and families   protective factors. Changes in protective and risk factors result in
            and produces a variety of positive short and long-term outcomes.     reduced recidivism and justice involvement, increased educational
                                                                                 and career readiness, and increased social and emotional well-being –
                                                                                 creating strong youth and communities.


                                                           SHORT-TERM OUTCOMES

                                                                  STRONGER SOCIAL
                                                               SUPPORTS & INCREASED
                                                                 HELPING ALLIANCES                LONG-TERM OUTCOMES                  IMPACT


                                                                     INCREASED                        REDUCED RECIDVISM &
                                                             RESILIENCE & COPING SKILLS               JUSTICE INVOLVEMENT


                                                                     INCREASED                             INCREASED
                                                                EMOTION REGULATION                    EDUCATION OUTCOMES
                                                                                                       & CAREER READINESS


                                                                     INCREASED                         INCREASED SOCIAL &                YOUTH & COMMUNITIES
                                                                GOAL-SETTING SKILLS                                                        STRONG, SUCCESSFUL
                                                                                                     EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING

                                                                     INCREASED
                                                              SCHOOL CONNECTEDNESS


                                                              INCREASED EDUCATIONAL                 REDUCED RISKY BEHAVIORS
                                                             EXPECTATIONS & IMPROVED                 & INCREASED PROTECTIVE
                                                               PLANS FOR THE FUTURE                          FACTORS
                                                                                                INTERMEDIATE OUTCOMES



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