State Family Outcomes Measurement System (S-FOMS)
The State Family Outcomes Measurement System (S-FOMS) identifies seven key components of a high-quality family outcomes measurement system at the state level. States can use the S-FOMS to develop and improve aspects of their measurement system, including:
- The benefits that families receive from program participation
- Family satisfaction with services
- Perceived helpfulness of the services
- Family involvement with the service delivery system
The S-FOMS applies to all state programs regardless of family outcomes measurement approach.
The S-FOMS is comprised of three components:
- State Family Outcomes Measurement System (S-FOMS) Framework — Contains background information and the framework's 7 components, 15 quality indicators and their associated elements of quality. It provides an easy way to review the content of the S-FOMS.
- S-FOMS Self-Assessment — An Excel-based tool that provides an automated scoring form for states to rate their family outcomes measurement system on the 15 quality indicators and associated elements and to set priorities for improvement.
- S-FOMS Self-Assessment Guide — Presents general guidance for the self-assessment process and detailed instructions on use of the self assessment.
The S-FOMS was first developed by the Early Childhood Outcomes (ECO) Center in 2011. The Center for IDEA Early Childhood Data Systems (DaSy), and Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center first published this edition of the S-FOMS in 2017.