Our Commitment to Data-Driven Programming
At Durham Middlefield Youth & Family Services, our programs are grounded in research and shaped by the voices of our community. We believe effective prevention begins with listening and using reliable data to understand local needs so we can guide meaningful, responsive action. Data is not collected for reports alone; it is used to drive real change by informing program design, topic selection, resource allocation, and outreach efforts. By identifying trends and areas of concern early, we are able to develop prevention initiatives that are timely, relevant, and impactful. In addition to local data, DMYFS incorporates evidence-based practices and current research in prevention, mental health, and substance use education, allowing us to combine national research with community-specific data. We are committed to ongoing evaluation and learning, using data to assess what is working, identify gaps, and continually refine our programs so we remain accountable and responsive to the evolving needs of our community.
Centering Youth Voices
Youth perspectives are essential to our work. Through tools like the DMYFS Youth Survey, we gather anonymous, local data directly from young people to better understand their experiences, challenges, and strengths. This information helps ensure our programming reflects what youth are actually navigating.
Partnering With Our Community
We share data insights with schools, families, educators, and community partners to support collaboration and informed decision-making. By working together and grounding our efforts in shared data, we strengthen collective prevention efforts across Durham and Middlefield.
If you have questions or would like to learn more about the findings, please feel free to reach out to Executive Director Claudia White at [email protected]
If you have questions or would like to learn more about the findings, please feel free to reach out to Executive Director Claudia White at [email protected]
Your Voice Matters
We're conducting a short, confidential survey to better understand what supports mental health and well-being in our community. Your input will help guide local prevention efforts, improve access to resources, and make sure support systems reflect what our community truly needs.
Whether you're a young person, adult, parent, educator, or resident, we want to hear from you.
The survey is completely anonymous, and your honest feedback will go a long way in helping us build a healthier, more connected community.
Whether you're a young person, adult, parent, educator, or resident, we want to hear from you.
The survey is completely anonymous, and your honest feedback will go a long way in helping us build a healthier, more connected community.
