Agency Analysis Assignment and Rubric
For this assignment you have the opportunity to research an agency that serves
children, youth, and/or families and conduct a brief analysis. You can choose to write
your analysis, or create a brief digital/video project about the agency. This
assignment is due 4/28/24.
Please note you are asked to identify a specific organization or agency serving children,
youth, and/or families. This does not mean a type of resource, but rather a broader
organizational service provider.
The first part of your analysis will consist of framing a descriptive introduction to the
agency and should include information responding to all of the questions below.
The second part of your analysis should include a deeper analysis of what you have
come to learn about this agency. Use your own words, as though you were telling a
colleague about what you have learned.
Consider, from your research, what have you come to understand about this agency?
How is this agency an important resource for children and/or families?
How likely are you to want to volunteer, or work for this agency someday? What stood
out to you about the agency?
What do you appreciate about this agency and what stands out to you as potential
opportunities for change?
To the extent possible, try anchoring your observations to readings, theories, and
discussions from the course. In concluding your project summarize the main points of
your analysis and what you are taking away from the learning experience. This is an
analysis.
You are asked to complete this project as either a written paper with full sentences, and
appropriate grammar or as a digital project complete with images and voice/video
narration. If you choose to do a digital project, you are are encouraged to use Kaltura
Capture or Zoom to record your narration of some sort of visual such as PowerPoint
slides. A digital project should be approximately 5-7 minutes and no more than 10. This
project invites your creativity and critical thinking. It will not work to fill in the information
below and submit this handout.
Please be sure to include the following:
● Name of Agency:
● Website:
● Location (list all, if more than one):
● Mission or Values Statement:
● Target Population for their services (Who do they work with?):
● 3 Services offered (What do they do? Must include at least three distinct
offerings):
● Private or public agency?
● How are they funded?
● Opportunities to Volunteer?
● Paragraph describing what you learned about this agency.
(See Rubric below)
CFS 101 Agency Analysis Rubric
Agency Information Points
Possible
Points
received
Agency Name and Website URL 2
Mission or Values statement 2
Target Population 2
Locations(s) 2
Public or private? How are they funded? 2
Services offered? (at least 3) 2
Opportunity to volunteer 2
Mechanics
For paper: typed, double spaced, 12pt font. Spelling,
punctuation, and grammar is correct.
For recorded digital project: includes visual(s) and
voice narration
4
Content of Analysis
Student described the agency, its purpose, and services
in their own words, and includes a thoughtful analysis of
their perception of the agency and their contributions to
children, youth, and families. Analysis is clear, easy to
follow and is informed by some course content or
material.
5
Total 25
