External Evaluation of the Safe and Sound Project

Although there was not a stated and documented (explicit) theory of change laid out prior to commencing the ‘test of change’, it is clear (through a process of testing with Safe and Sound service staff, management and other key stakeholders) that an implicit theory of change did exist – i.e. individual support and family mediation can: improve outcomes where young people have left home in an unplanned way; and prevent future homelessness by improving family relationships and individual confidence and resilience.