Hi All,

With only one week left, this was a rather busy week for me as I began to finalize my last research project and create a transition plan for the parts of my big project that will need to be completed after my fellowship ends.

Regarding the former, I gathered the rest of the internal and external data I needed to conduct a cost-benefit analysis comparing youth who utilize services like those provided by Huck House against those who enter the foster care or juvenile justice systems. Though it was a lot of math for someone who is not really a math girly, I was pleased to find that the comparatively inexpensive costs of providing services at Huck House do lead to more positive long-term personal and social impacts.

Regarding the latter, after I finished updating all the training materials, I put together the 30 signage and/or material packets we needed to ensure that at least all of Huck House’s current partners have everything they need to continue serving as Safe Places. Also, on Friday, I was able to enjoy the nice weather while delivering materials to our library partners who requested them.

Lastly, in honor of National Intern Day, I wrote a post for the Huck House blog detailing the work I’ve been doing and some of what I’ve learned over the past eight weeks—something you all have heard about firsthand every week. Nonetheless, if you’re interested, you can check it out here.  

Until next week (for the last time),

Emoni