UW Sociology Class Creates Survey for C.A.S.T.
C.A.S.T. and the University of Washington, Department of Sociology, have partnered this summer to create an evaluation survey and program for the C.A.S.T. for Kids Foundation. Nika Kabiri, Instructor of the Practicum in Social Research course, and five student researchers: Colleen Aragon, Ana Cecena, Shih Lin, Ji Yi, and Herbert Gundran, collaborated with Andrea Estes, Operations Manager, to create and implement this survey. The students and teachers set-up a simulated client-consultant scenario in order to extract the needed information and goals of the project. They then created a 3 part questionnaire that covered the demographics of the participants at C.A.S.T. events, a follow-up survey on the effects the event had on participants and their families, and a questionnaire covering the boaters involved. The information derived from this survey will enable C.A.S.T. to better serve its children and further its mission. C.A.S.T. will be implementing the survey on a national basis starting as soon as possible.
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First Fishing Kids Event in Kansas!
July 10, 2008 was the first Fishing Kids event ever held outside the state of Washington and the first of its kind in Kansas. It was held at Grove Park in Wichita for 50 at-risk youth. This event was made possible by the Kansas State Troopers Association, Kansas Highway Patrol, Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks, Wichita Police Department, Family Services Institute, Weed & Seed, Dellrose United Methodist Church and C.A.S.T. For Kids Foundation. All of the children received a Zebco Rod and Reel, small tackle box supplied by Wildlife & Parks and Fishing Kids T-shirt. Before hitting the water, the children learned about bullying, gangs and seatbelt education. They also learned some fishing techniques from Conservation and Enforcement Officer Jason Barker.
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