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The YOS/COS Infographic Replacement Report is Now Live!
The Youth and Child Outcomes Survey Report is Live! Here is the information you need to access and become familiar with this new reporting tool.
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What to Expect When the New Outcomes Report Goes Live
The Youth and Child Outcomes Survey Report goes live on Monday, March 1st! This new report is substantially different than the YOS/COS Infographic it replaces. Here is a summary of what to expect when the new report goes live.
ANNOUNCEMENT: Release of Infographic Replacement Report Delayed One Month
Release of the Infographic replacement report has been delayed from February 1st to March 1st. This action is being taken to allow adequate time for the changes incorporated in the new report to be appropriately communicated to the BBBS network. Click here the read more.
Go-Live Date for the Infographic Replacement Report Has Been Set
The date for the go-live of the new YOS/COS outcomes report has been set. Learn when the new report will be available for use at your agency.
Important Changes to Baseline Survey Requirements in Matchforce
In preparation for the upcoming go-live of the new YOS/COS outcomes report, a few important changes have been made to how Matchforce defines and identifies baseline surveys.
Post-User Acceptance Testing Survey Results
Following the completion of user acceptance testing (UAT) for the new YOS/COS outcomes report in late November, testers were surveyed on their thoughts about the new report and the testing process. Here are the thoughts of the UAT testers on this important new BBBS tool.
Training and Support for the New YOS/COS Outcomes Report
When the new BBBS outcomes report goes live early next year it will be accompanied by a wealth of associated training and support resources. These resources will make it easy for report users to learn how to navigate and interpret the new report.
User Acceptance Testing of the New Outcomes Report is Complete
Formal user acceptance testing of the new BBBS outcomes report was completed on November 20, 2020. This marks the on-time achievement of a significant milestone in the development of the new report.
Meet the Research and IT Experts Building the New BBBS Outcomes Report
It takes a lot of talent and expertise to develop a new outcomes report. Luckily, BBBSA has two new team members who are perfect for the job. Come meet the research and IT experts who are building the YOS/COS Infographic replacement report.
The Benefits of a New YOS/COS Report
The new YOS/COS report will be a big step forward from the current Infographic. In addition to addressing the previously discussed shortcomings of the Infographic, the new report will make accessing data much easier and create a more complete view of match outcomes.
Shortcomings of the YOS/COS Infographic
The current YOS/COS Infographic has served BBBS well for many years and is still a valuable resource for reporting match outcomes. However, the Infographic has a few shortcomings that can easily be addressed by a new YOS/COS reporting tool.