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Crisis to Recovery Case Study: Home Start West Lothian

Publication date: 09/02/2021 (Updated 16/11/2022)

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Resource theme: COVID-19 learning

Principles for good evaluation: Fits the way you do your work, Used by you

Evaluation pathway stage: Setting outcomes and Indicators, Collecting evidence

In 2020 Evaluation Support Scotland (ESS) supported eight projects affected by the COVID-19 crisis to evaluate and learn about their response to the crisis. The aim of this support was to strengthen their response and their recovery, by improving what they do or guiding future plans and strategies. This work was supported by the National Lottery Community Fund.

Homestart West Lothian offers support, friendship and practical help to parents with young children, throughout West Lothian. During the crisis most of their support has been delivered digitally. They share their learning in this case study.

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