HMRF

  • Tip sheet includes considerations for developing learning questions to frame a road test and how to use them to reflect on results after the road test.

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  • Tip sheet provides an overview of the Bright Spots approach, a tool that can be used to support strategy development. The tip sheet also includes a matrix that presents advantages and disadvantages of methods for identifying bright spots, a collaborative activity to identify success factors with staff, and an interview template to learn more about practices used by bright spots. 

    Tip sheet coming soon

  • Tip sheet provides information about developing and measuring progress towards SMART goals for CQI. 

    Tip sheet coming soon

  • This manual provides information on the IRB process and how it applies to HMRF grants.

  • This manual provides complete step-by-step instructions for using nFORM.

    The nFORM System User Manual was updated in October 2026 to reflect recent system enhancements, ACF guidance, and questions received through the nFORM Help Desk. Key updates include:

    • Expanded client population definitions and clarified ACF guidance on supporting individuals (pp. 2–4, 29, 40).
    • Added instructions for staff supporting multiple grants (p. 26).
    • Clarified duplicate detection procedures (pp. 42-43)
    • Clarified workshop attendance reporting for clients enrolled on the same day as a session (pp. 44, 69, 80).
    • Updated guidance on recording service contacts, referrals, incentives, and program supports (pp. 104-107)
    • Expanded PPR instructions, including completion of the cover page, progress narrative, signature, and submission (pp. 122-127).
    • Clarified operational report date filters (p. 130).
    • Updated data export and data dictionary guidance and screenshots (pp. 135–147).
    • Updated screenshots to reflect changes to DV/IPV screening functionality (throughout).
  • This video provides an introduction to nFORM and continuous quality improvement (CQI), along with preliminary information about key next steps to get ready for using nFORM and conducting CQI including:

    • Upcoming requests from our team to establish data sharing and user agreements (DSUAs) and collect information for initial nFORM accounts
    • Guidance on completing data capacity and CQI plans
    • Confirmation of grant year 2 enrollment and primary workshop participation targets
    • Invitation to attend Well nFORMed: an nFORM and CQI training series
    • Alerts for data managers to set up additional nFORM user accounts, workshops, locations, and service providers 
  • For the final nFORM 2.0 office hours, the nFORM team celebrates grant recipients' accomplishments using nFORM 2.0 to manage, monitor and improve their programs. 

  • Webinar covers the components of a learning culture, including factors related to environment, motivation, and knowledge. This webinar featured a panel of grant recipients who shared about how they foster a learning culture. 

  • Webinar featured two grant recipient teams who shared about the process they use to determine learning priorities when there is not a specific improvement item to work on, or what we call CQI for enhancement. 

  • Webinar focused on using data to inform monitoring and improvement. The session featured two grant recipients that shared how they use nFORM and other data as part of improvement efforts.