Somebody’s Children:
Angles of Vision on the closing of the institutions at Shiroka Luka and Kyustendil, Bulgaria.
A Report for Hope and Homes for Children.
2014
CONTENTS
Acknowledgments
Executive Summary
SECTION 1
Introduction
The purpose of this report
Aims of the evaluation requested by Hope and Homes for Children
From retrospective to prospective angles of vision
1.4 Background to the DI process
1.5 The style and conduct of the evaluation
1.6 Terms and definitions
SECTION 2
The Hope and Homes for Children’s ‘model’ for the closure of institutions
2.1 The work of Hope and Homes for Children
SECTION 3
Understanding the style of this evaluation
3.1 Participatory evaluation
3.2 The preparation of researchers for data gathering
3.3 Understanding participatory ethics
3.4 Participants, data gathering methods, meetings and results
3.5 Participatory numbers
3.5 Re-focusing on processes and outcomes
SECTION 4
Angle of vision – Perspectives and perceptions on Shiroka Luka
4.1 Stories from the field
4.2 Significant themes arising
SECTION 5
Angle of Vision – Perspectives and perceptions on Kyustendil
5.1 Stories from the field
5.2 Significant themes arising
SECTION 6
Looking for meaning and trying to focus on the generation of actionable knowledge
6.1 A culture of SHARED MEASUREMENT
6.2 A culture of APPRECIATION
6.3 A STRENGTH-BASED ACTION culture
