Social Condition Matrix

The Social Condition Matrix system is an assessment tool to measure the condition and functioning of client families. The strength-based system, based on advocate or case manager observation, tracks a family’s status in 12 functional areas over time.

Income & Budget • Employment • Housing • Food/Nutrition

Health Care • Transportation • Adult Education • Family Relations

Community Involvement • Child Care • Condition of Children • Alcohol/Drugs

By evaluating families holistically, rather than only their negative or problem areas, case planning can build upon family strengths which improves long term outcomes.

The Social Condition Matrix is designed for both front-line and administrative staff.
Advocates are able to easily document changes over time in each client family and Program Managers are able to easily supervise the program’s total caseload.

Related Articles & Resources

• Using Outcomes in Human Services Evaluation
• A Strategies article: Family Support Agencies Are Getting Good Outcomes
• Using the Matrix as a Case Management Tool
• Questions and Answers about the Family Development Matrix (Developed by CSU Monterey)
• Utilizing the Family Development Matrix
• Working Strategies : Utilizing the Family Development Model for Program Planning and Evaluation
• Nevada Head Start Association – Family Development Matrix
  
• Family Development Matrix Outcomes Model for Measuring Family Progress