Data & Tracking

FII has one of the most sophisticated online data tracking systems in the country. Every enrolled family gets a free computer. This saves the project funds because every family is required to input their progress data online monthly. Staff only meets each family quarterly to verify the inputted data to calculate the awards earned by each family.

The baseline data of a family’ living situation and economics is the key. After that families enter only the changes that happen each month. Since everything does not change every month it does not take the families very long to enter their progress. Having the families enter their own data keeps them aware and focused on their goals. The monetary awards encourage and reinforce the work they do each month. The data also paints a picture of the dynamics in each household and provides tangible evidence that is used to form policy recommendations.