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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
trauma-responsive care and intentionally focuses on breaking barriers that aligns with our organizational values, youth learn to build strong
to 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 & EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING STRONG, SUCCESSFUL

INCREASED
SCHOOL CONNECTEDNESS

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

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