A metodologia IDEAS numa intervenção para a parentalidade por adoção

Abstract

This study aimed to describe the experience of developing the intervention program “Adoption: beginning of new bonds” using the IDEAS Impact Framework methodology, which facilitates the development, implementation, evaluation and rapid cycle interaction of programs, through multiple forms of testing. of hypotheses. Three feasibility tests were carried out to develop and evaluate the initial version of the program. The importance of the contributions of the target audience and the experts in the preparation of materials was highlighted, which made it possible for the contents to be developed in order to reflect the reality of the families, and in an accessible and personalized language. The construction of the implementation guide with a step-by-step guide helped the facilitators to assimilate the program strategies easily. The experience of developing this program highlighted the importance of using feasibility tests to test and adapt the main strategies, which makes it possible to make assertive decisions in the elaboration of intervention programs.