STEPS Evaluation Reports

Evaluation of the STEPS program

STEPS Year 5 Evaluation - Chicano Federation September 2025

STEPS Year 4 Evaluation June 2024

STEPS Year 3 Evaluation October 2023

STEPS Year 2 Evaluation July 2022

STEPS Year 1 Evaluation November 2020

Evaluation of the Shared Service Alliance (SSA)

In September of 2023, the San Diego YMCA,in partnership with a group of local organizations that serve child care providers, was awarded the San Diego County Shared Services Alliance (SSA) contract. These organizations included: Chicano Federation (CF), Child Development Associates (CDA), Horn of Africa (HOA), and International Rescue Committee (IRC). Evaluation of this project was conducted by CEED and Luminary Evaluation. The program was established to support child care providers by helping them strengthen the sustainability of their businesses and promote growth, and many aspects of the STEPS model were embedded into the SSA.

San Diego County Shared Services Alliance Evaluation (Year 2) July 2025

San Diego County Shared Services Alliance Evaluation (Year 1) July 2024