County of San Diego 2025 Annual Strategic Research Plan Guide ongoing efforts to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of important County of San Diego programs and services through a Learning Agenda and associated Learning Activities. This StratML rendition was prepared from the County of San Diego Office of Evaluation, Performance, and Analytics 2025 Annual Strategic Research Plan. It captures the Learning Agenda, ongoing Learning Activities, future learning priorities, values, stakeholders, timelines, and development process. Performance indicators are rendered primarily as qualitative status indicators because most source deliverables are reports, frameworks, dashboards, or future evaluation activities rather than numeric targets. The source states that the ASRP does not report on all County research, focuses on the highest-priority questions aligned with public input and the County Strategic Plan, and will be updated annually. ^^ Submitter's Note: It has been compiled by ChatGPT and lightly edited in the form at https://stratml.us/forms/Claude/Part2.html County of San Diego SDCA Local government entity whose 2025 Annual Strategic Research Plan guides high-priority research and evaluation questions for policy, services, operations, and resource allocation. Office of Evaluation, Performance, and Analytics County office established in 2021 to lead countywide evidence-based policymaking, program evaluation, performance, and analytics. Coordination Coordinate the ASRP, collaborate with departments, conduct or co-lead evaluations, assess technical feasibility, and report results. Performer Strategic Advisory, Guidance, and Evaluation Team Cross-departmental advisory team of senior County staff that helped identify criteria and priorities for the Learning Agenda. Guidance Provide guidance on selection criteria and feedback on learning priorities. Performer County Departments Departments and business groups that help identify questions, provide context, and implement Learning Activities. Implementation Co-design, support, and use Learning Activities to improve programs and services. Performer San Diego County Residents Residents who are intended beneficiaries of improved County programs and services and who provided survey input on ASRP priorities. Input Provide public priorities and perspectives for research and evaluation questions. Beneficiary Board of Supervisors County governing body whose priorities and decisions are informed by the ASRP. Governance Use evidence and recommendations to guide policies, resources, and accountability. Performer Chief Administrative Office County executive leadership providing feedback and final approval for the ASRP. Leadership Guide administrative priorities and approve the ASRP. Performer Ricardo Basurto-Dávila Chief Evaluation Officer, Office of Evaluation, Performance, and Analytics. Leadership Lead countywide evidence building and evaluation accountability. Performer Paloma Aguirre Supervisor, District 1, Chair Pro Tem. Joel Anderson Supervisor, District 2. Terra Lawson-Remer Supervisor, District 3, Chair. Monica Montgomery Steppe Supervisor, District 4, Vice-Chair. Jim Desmond Supervisor, District 5. Ebony N. Shelton Chief Administrative Officer. Caroline Smith Assistant Chief Administrative Officer. Brian Albright Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, Finance and General Government Group. Courtney Hall Principal Data and Research Analyst, contributing author. Sloane Kaiser Principal Data and Research Analyst, contributing author. Katharina Hammler Chief, Performance and Evaluation Branch, contributing author. Evidence-informed County services that better serve every resident of San Diego County. To strengthen communities with innovative, inclusive, and data-driven services through a skilled and supported workforce. Respect Respect all people throughout the evaluation cycle. 2566AE5A-C76A-42B7-ACCE-6E3746D1F7E0 Transparency Make evaluation priorities, methods, findings, and opportunities for public learning visible. D2E383DD-5F1D-4BEC-BA30-37F5302DE601 Independence Support credible evaluation judgment and evidence use. 8858D3A6-F323-4E64-9D20-7C33CF97B79B Rigor Use rigorous but practical evaluation methods, including randomized controlled trials, process evaluations, and best-practice development when appropriate. 8F729A8E-3FA6-478C-B382-228EFA038FAF Relevance Produce findings that directly apply to San Diego County and inform actionable decisions. FDB97333-67DE-4A4C-A81E-262B07DA1C9C Equity Use an equity lens and lived experience to design, implement, and improve programs and services. FD1BF012-0010-4A71-A1DB-FCD7B9BBAB1F Accountability Track, report, analyze, and adjust operations to meet goals effectively. 5503DC0F-7726-4DE8-89D8-B10806285548 Efficiency Support efficient resource allocation and improved government operations. 293A8D0C-29F8-4B32-BF1A-8DEFBB06F6E4 Community Build evidence on community well-being, trust, families, education, and childcare systems. 20CA3ED1-645A-4901-979C-B44FF5AF9839 1 Strategic Initiative alignment: Community. Question numbers indicate primary Strategic Initiative: C - Community, EM - Empower, EQ - Equity, J - Justice, S - Sustainability. Child Welfare Evaluate the extent to which increased investment in prevention services is impacting the rate of child abuse and neglect. 5ACA965F-BD6A-4B58-9CE5-45D1C95836AE 1.1 Learning Agenda Question: C-1. Ongoing Learning Activity: Guaranteed Income as a Prevention Strategy in Child Welfare. Funding Status: Funded. What We Will Learn: This study will assess whether guaranteed income reduces recurrence of child abuse or neglect, improves quality of life for participating families, and offers a cost-effective model for prevention. Deliverables and Timeline: A report evaluating program implementation will be available in September 2025. Preliminary results are expected in December 2026; a final impact report in July 2027; and a cost-benefit analysis will follow. 1.1.1 Reports Status uuid-0b9ecccd-4869-4486-a290-a64db98b2a02 2027-07-31 Available A report evaluating program implementation will be available in September 2025. Preliminary results are expected in December 2026; a final impact report in July 2027; and a cost-benefit analysis will follow. TBD To be determined. 1.1.2 Findings Status uuid-09630802-9a60-4d89-9cc1-c5c41c5ea15a Used Report results and recommendations to department and community stakeholders and the Board of Supervisors, and use findings to strengthen programs, policies, services, operations, and resource allocation. TBD To be determined. Trust Determine how the County fosters trust between residents and County government. 4300EE66-AEE6-4C48-B47F-D6A6329E8CD5 1.2 Learning Agenda Question: C-2. Ongoing Learning Activity: Collaborative Governance Models to Build Trust and Advance Climate Efforts. Funding Status: Funded. What We Will Learn: This evaluation will explore how well the Environmental Justice Workgroup model fosters trust, supports sustained collaboration, and contributes to equitable environmental governance. Deliverables and Timeline: The logic model was completed in April 2025. An evaluation framework will be finalized by June 2025, with initial results available in April 2026. 1.2.1 Results Status uuid-915ae3d3-ff69-477f-b38e-844325f92b2f 2026-04-30 Available The logic model was completed in April 2025. An evaluation framework will be finalized by June 2025, with initial results available in April 2026. TBD To be determined. 1.2.2 Findings Status uuid-efd35775-271e-4b2b-b83b-090e1b4f9611 Used Report results and recommendations to department and community stakeholders and the Board of Supervisors, and use findings to strengthen programs, policies, services, operations, and resource allocation. TBD To be determined. Library High School Outcomes Evaluate the extent to which graduates of the Library High School Program experience changes in formal education, career advancement, or earnings. 66631A47-30DD-4552-8249-34AC3A4BB333 1.3 Learning Agenda Question: C-3. Future Learning Priority: No ongoing Learning Activity is listed in the 2025 ASRP. What We Will Learn: Learning Activities will be developed for this question as a future learning priority. Deliverables and Timeline: Develop and implement a future Learning Activity over the next two to five years. 1.3.1 Learning Activity Status uuid-6deba5e7-f8cf-404f-94b9-1b20e252edd1 2027-12-31 Implemented Develop and implement a future Learning Activity over the next two to five years. TBD To be determined. 1.3.2 Findings Status uuid-f585e68c-c09a-425a-9b31-af1c1562a128 Used Report results and recommendations to department and community stakeholders and the Board of Supervisors, and use findings to strengthen programs, policies, services, operations, and resource allocation. TBD To be determined. Childcare System Evaluate how the two-year Childcare Blueprint changed the County childcare system. 1C73ABAC-7401-4B21-84BC-ADE7F2482EDF 1.4 Learning Agenda Question: C-4. Future Learning Priority: No ongoing Learning Activity is listed in the 2025 ASRP. What We Will Learn: Learning Activities will be developed for this question as a future learning priority. Deliverables and Timeline: Develop and implement a future Learning Activity over the next two to five years. 1.4.1 Learning Activity Status uuid-30021cf0-ce67-4303-888a-15f597bef002 2027-12-31 Implemented Develop and implement a future Learning Activity over the next two to five years. TBD To be determined. 1.4.2 Findings Status uuid-4a6546d7-d557-4363-b9d1-79ca6e76a74c Used Report results and recommendations to department and community stakeholders and the Board of Supervisors, and use findings to strengthen programs, policies, services, operations, and resource allocation. TBD To be determined. Empowerment Build evidence on data usability, service access, and efficient internal County processes. AB4E3583-8EE6-4718-A1EE-0BA8A08961C2 2 Strategic Initiative alignment: Empowerment. Question numbers indicate primary Strategic Initiative: C - Community, EM - Empower, EQ - Equity, J - Justice, S - Sustainability. Data Determine what County data is most relevant to the community and the extent to which it is available, accessible, and usable. A9C4F40C-4A4B-4691-B00D-DBF163CE898C 2.1 Learning Agenda Question: EM-1. Future Learning Priority: No ongoing Learning Activity is listed in the 2025 ASRP. What We Will Learn: Learning Activities will be developed for this question as a future learning priority. Deliverables and Timeline: Develop and implement a future Learning Activity over the next two to five years. 2.1.1 Learning Activity Status uuid-fc240c87-2389-4935-824e-ca116c2a8b8a 2027-12-31 Implemented Develop and implement a future Learning Activity over the next two to five years. TBD To be determined. 2.1.2 Findings Status uuid-687f36db-900b-4428-b582-725dc827033e Used Report results and recommendations to department and community stakeholders and the Board of Supervisors, and use findings to strengthen programs, policies, services, operations, and resource allocation. TBD To be determined. Service Access Determine how the County can make it easier and faster for residents to learn about and access services. 7F01BEB8-FE14-4294-85BF-C47634D0AEA6 2.2 Learning Agenda Question: EM-2. Future Learning Priority: No ongoing Learning Activity is listed in the 2025 ASRP. What We Will Learn: Learning Activities will be developed for this question as a future learning priority. Deliverables and Timeline: Develop and implement a future Learning Activity over the next two to five years. 2.2.1 Learning Activity Status uuid-5a73cde4-4a47-439a-b55f-6da1e9c4713a 2027-12-31 Implemented Develop and implement a future Learning Activity over the next two to five years. TBD To be determined. 2.2.2 Findings Status uuid-452fb515-0ca3-4e90-b2a6-e1833110e555 Used Report results and recommendations to department and community stakeholders and the Board of Supervisors, and use findings to strengthen programs, policies, services, operations, and resource allocation. TBD To be determined. Internal Processes Determine how internally facing County departments can make processes more efficient so other departments can better use their services. A0A8136D-9AE9-4D5E-8A36-E23AA88B2EDE 2.3 Learning Agenda Question: EM-3. Future Learning Priority: No ongoing Learning Activity is listed in the 2025 ASRP. What We Will Learn: Learning Activities will be developed for this question as a future learning priority. Deliverables and Timeline: Develop and implement a future Learning Activity over the next two to five years. 2.3.1 Learning Activity Status uuid-dc54eab6-a088-4bc5-878a-badbe1b5c042 2027-12-31 Implemented Develop and implement a future Learning Activity over the next two to five years. TBD To be determined. 2.3.2 Findings Status uuid-6f2097a5-dfac-46e3-b4a7-a03e20e287f0 Used Report results and recommendations to department and community stakeholders and the Board of Supervisors, and use findings to strengthen programs, policies, services, operations, and resource allocation. TBD To be determined. Equity Build evidence to prevent homelessness, reduce isolation, strengthen equity practice, foster equitable contracting, and improve Medi-Cal outreach. 45277BA4-9CB2-4AD9-A7E4-7AB56C1409D5 3 Strategic Initiative alignment: Equity. Question numbers indicate primary Strategic Initiative: C - Community, EM - Empower, EQ - Equity, J - Justice, S - Sustainability. Homelessness Determine how the County can most effectively prevent and reduce homelessness. C0C639E5-A45E-4E7C-9920-43401E515EDC 3.1 Learning Agenda Question: EQ-1. Ongoing Learning Activity: Rental Subsidies as a Homeless Prevention Tool for Older Adults; Impact of Unconditional Cash Payments on Housing Stability and Well-Being. Funding Status: Partial/Funded. What We Will Learn: Studies will assess whether rent subsidies and cash assistance reduce homelessness risk, improve housing stability, and inform future economic support investments. Deliverables and Timeline: Rental subsidy reporting will occur in two phases: outcomes after subsidies end by December 2026 and final outcomes 12 months after subsidies end by December 2027. Cash-payment preliminary results are expected in December 2025, with final results shared with the Board in early 2026. 3.1.1 Results Status uuid-dd0faed4-0711-4cda-afb6-6c99ccd337a8 Implemented Rental subsidy reporting will occur in two phases: outcomes after subsidies end by December 2026 and final outcomes 12 months after subsidies end by December 2027. Cash-payment preliminary results are expected in December 2025, with final results shared with the Board in early 2026. TBD To be determined. 3.1.2 Findings Status uuid-30101933-1f70-4cd1-9e80-d8446182afa7 Used Report results and recommendations to department and community stakeholders and the Board of Supervisors, and use findings to strengthen programs, policies, services, operations, and resource allocation. TBD To be determined. Social Isolation Identify strategies most effective in reducing social isolation and promoting mental well-being for subgroups experiencing the highest levels of social isolation. 3A1FA82A-E839-4CD8-B13B-F67D99A0C0BA 3.2 Learning Agenda Question: EQ-2. Ongoing Learning Activity: Shared Housing as a Strategy to Reduce Isolation Among Older Adults. Funding Status: Funded. What We Will Learn: The evaluation will assess whether, how, and for whom shared housing improves housing stability, supports aging in place, and reduces loneliness and social isolation. Deliverables and Timeline: A report will be delivered by December 2025; the final report date may change if the pilot term is extended. 3.2.1 Report Status uuid-fc075111-5b9e-41f4-87f2-892ec06880ee Implemented A report will be delivered by December 2025; the final report date may change if the pilot term is extended. TBD To be determined. 3.2.2 Findings Status uuid-a53e525b-b303-4e2c-b9fb-ec3bdb265af7 Used Report results and recommendations to department and community stakeholders and the Board of Supervisors, and use findings to strengthen programs, policies, services, operations, and resource allocation. TBD To be determined. Equity Lens Assess the extent to which existing equity planning documents and tools enable departments to use an equity lens and lived experience to design, implement, and improve programs and services. A1E9F49B-940A-412F-8878-6A5172D58040 3.3 Learning Agenda Question: EQ-3. Ongoing Learning Activity: Equity-Centered Evaluation Framework in County Practice. Funding Status: Funded. What We Will Learn: This project will assess whether the County approach helps departments apply an equity lens and integrate community knowledge and power-sharing. Deliverables and Timeline: The framework will be finalized in October 2025 and implemented thereafter. 3.3.1 Framework Status uuid-1fda1944-6bdd-4fcd-a3b5-24b67a7da100 Implemented The framework will be finalized in October 2025 and implemented thereafter. TBD To be determined. 3.3.2 Findings Status uuid-cef9e9cd-4a5b-42c0-b8d9-77ee4e4562c1 Used Report results and recommendations to department and community stakeholders and the Board of Supervisors, and use findings to strengthen programs, policies, services, operations, and resource allocation. TBD To be determined. Contracting Determine how the County procurement process can foster equitable economic development. 80D01F01-ABF1-4894-8825-B26BCB059BA9 3.4 Learning Agenda Question: EQ-4. Ongoing Learning Activity: Equity in County Contracting. Funding Status: Funded. What We Will Learn: This work will assess whether current efforts increase small business participation in County contracting and advance equitable economic opportunity. Deliverables and Timeline: A baseline analysis was completed in fall 2024 and will be replicated annually. 3.4.1 Analysis Status uuid-ff92482d-241c-4733-af60-4b1543be4b72 Implemented A baseline analysis was completed in fall 2024 and will be replicated annually. TBD To be determined. 3.4.2 Findings Status uuid-bc812f7b-e7dd-4b16-a45e-0fa2edeeb109 Used Report results and recommendations to department and community stakeholders and the Board of Supervisors, and use findings to strengthen programs, policies, services, operations, and resource allocation. TBD To be determined. Medi-Cal Awareness Identify outreach methods most effective for increasing awareness of and participation in Medi-Cal by adults age 60 and older. 68D791EC-7024-4AC9-8D55-274BA642FA00 3.5 Learning Agenda Question: EQ-5. Future Learning Priority: No ongoing Learning Activity is listed in the 2025 ASRP. What We Will Learn: Learning Activities will be developed for this question as a future learning priority. Deliverables and Timeline: Develop and implement a future Learning Activity over the next two to five years. 3.5.1 Learning Activity Status uuid-7fd20cfa-425c-4d0f-8304-09eb5f54712b 2027-12-31 Implemented Develop and implement a future Learning Activity over the next two to five years. TBD To be determined. 3.5.2 Findings Status uuid-0f7f53cf-485e-4039-baaf-2ef47aebce34 Used Report results and recommendations to department and community stakeholders and the Board of Supervisors, and use findings to strengthen programs, policies, services, operations, and resource allocation. TBD To be determined. Justice Build evidence on alternatives to incarceration, gun violence reduction, and behavioral health crisis interventions. AD31984B-ACCD-4760-9599-785E2C865F5B 4 Strategic Initiative alignment: Justice. Question numbers indicate primary Strategic Initiative: C - Community, EM - Empower, EQ - Equity, J - Justice, S - Sustainability. Incarceration Alternatives Determine how the County can use alternatives to incarceration approaches to reduce the number of people involved in the justice system. DB22CBE1-E2C1-4F84-8439-CE5D8899B961 4.1 Learning Agenda Question: J-1. Ongoing Learning Activity: Systemwide Alternatives to Incarceration for Low-Level and Behavioral Health Cases. Funding Status: Partial. What We Will Learn: This Learning Activity will determine whether alternatives to incarceration are appropriately designed, equitably implemented, effective for the focus population, and useful for reducing recidivism. Deliverables and Timeline: A Measurement and Evaluation Framework was presented March 12, 2024. A Program Theory and Design Report is due August 2025; performance metrics and a dashboard by December 2025; and Process Evaluation and Equity Evaluation reports in FY 2026-2027. 4.1.1 Reports, Metrics, and Dashboard Status uuid-099b8ef9-2668-4f3c-91d2-07888e771271 Implemented A Measurement and Evaluation Framework was presented March 12, 2024. A Program Theory and Design Report is due August 2025; performance metrics and a dashboard by December 2025; and Process Evaluation and Equity Evaluation reports in FY 2026-2027. TBD To be determined. 4.1.2 Findings Status uuid-70f0c1d2-57c2-46d3-91f0-e95e442da024 Used Report results and recommendations to department and community stakeholders and the Board of Supervisors, and use findings to strengthen programs, policies, services, operations, and resource allocation. TBD To be determined. Gun Violence Reduction Evaluate how collaborative efforts of law enforcement, social services, public health, and community organizations reduce gun violence in San Diego County. 0C74C5EB-E3AF-4FA9-844E-86D3122920D8 4.2 Learning Agenda Question: J-2. Ongoing Learning Activity: Countywide Strategy to Evaluate Gun Violence Reduction Efforts. Funding Status: TBD. What We Will Learn: This effort will clarify which strategies reduce gun violence and how collaborative infrastructure can support sustained data-informed action. Deliverables and Timeline: A literature review was completed in May 2025. Program theory workshops occurred in summer 2025. The measurement and evaluation framework, including an annual reporting dashboard, will be completed in June 2026. 4.2.1 Framework Status uuid-7013a1d3-6fab-4777-840e-76e8b3845f4c Implemented A literature review was completed in May 2025. Program theory workshops occurred in summer 2025. The measurement and evaluation framework, including an annual reporting dashboard, will be completed in June 2026. TBD To be determined. 4.2.2 Findings Status uuid-d1aa7025-f6c5-4b06-abb9-064544c31f24 Used Report results and recommendations to department and community stakeholders and the Board of Supervisors, and use findings to strengthen programs, policies, services, operations, and resource allocation. TBD To be determined. Behavioral Health Crises Assess the effect of behavioral health crisis interventions on law enforcement resources and client outcomes. 9E46130D-618A-4D28-9601-58D1BA22250E 4.3 Learning Agenda Question: J-3. Future Learning Priority: No ongoing Learning Activity is listed in the 2025 ASRP. What We Will Learn: Learning Activities will be developed for this question as a future learning priority. Deliverables and Timeline: Develop and implement a future Learning Activity over the next two to five years. 4.3.1 Learning Activity Status uuid-ebd42ebd-7242-4430-a289-9c5fdbfcf171 2027-12-31 Implemented Develop and implement a future Learning Activity over the next two to five years. TBD To be determined. 4.3.2 Findings Status uuid-5597936f-856d-4bb2-bc16-9cce01cefd04 Used Report results and recommendations to department and community stakeholders and the Board of Supervisors, and use findings to strengthen programs, policies, services, operations, and resource allocation. TBD To be determined. Sustainability Build evidence on climate action returns, green infrastructure procurement, and decarbonization goals. F418E1C2-4A89-4938-B2B6-7CA55E73BAC7 5 Strategic Initiative alignment: Sustainability. Question numbers indicate primary Strategic Initiative: C - Community, EM - Empower, EQ - Equity, J - Justice, S - Sustainability. Climate Action Returns Determine which climate action measures produce the most return on investment for greenhouse gas reductions, improved air quality, green jobs, and increased equity. E07B1FB6-2D6F-4481-BC06-38F7E3BBCE52 5.1 Learning Agenda Question: S-1. Ongoing Learning Activity: Impact of Climate Action Plan Strategies. Funding Status: Seeking Funding. What We Will Learn: Randomized experiments will test causal relationships between Climate Action Plan efforts and greenhouse gas reduction, air-quality improvement, green job creation, and equity advancement. Deliverables and Timeline: An evaluation plan will be developed before the start of the program in 2026; the final report timeline will be developed with program and research partners. 5.1.1 Evaluation Plan Status uuid-99e8cfc9-9fdd-466f-88ed-08028df72dec Implemented An evaluation plan will be developed before the start of the program in 2026; the final report timeline will be developed with program and research partners. TBD To be determined. 5.1.2 Findings Status uuid-80016ead-1940-4389-a10b-1f977ca24004 Used Report results and recommendations to department and community stakeholders and the Board of Supervisors, and use findings to strengthen programs, policies, services, operations, and resource allocation. TBD To be determined. Green Infrastructure Procurement Evaluate the extent to which alternative strategies for green infrastructure project procurement and implementation affect speed, quality, and social, economic, and environmental co-benefits compared with traditional methods. 14422ADC-3AC1-4D13-8EBB-DB5FC767FCB2 5.2 Learning Agenda Question: S-2. Future Learning Priority: No ongoing Learning Activity is listed in the 2025 ASRP. What We Will Learn: Learning Activities will be developed for this question as a future learning priority. Deliverables and Timeline: Develop and implement a future Learning Activity over the next two to five years. 5.2.1 Learning Activity Status uuid-2d72ab80-780a-4769-9dc6-3f7b791d152c 2027-12-31 Implemented Develop and implement a future Learning Activity over the next two to five years. TBD To be determined. 5.2.2 Findings Status uuid-7c8ebea2-ec0f-4cb0-9b4d-cfa25ff38b28 Used Report results and recommendations to department and community stakeholders and the Board of Supervisors, and use findings to strengthen programs, policies, services, operations, and resource allocation. TBD To be determined. Decarbonization Determine how the County can most effectively meet regional, state, and federal goals in the Regional Decarbonization Framework. CCDFCFB3-A40A-4AB6-B481-65BC9D5B757B 5.3 Learning Agenda Question: S-3. Future Learning Priority: No ongoing Learning Activity is listed in the 2025 ASRP. What We Will Learn: Learning Activities will be developed for this question as a future learning priority. Deliverables and Timeline: Develop and implement a future Learning Activity over the next two to five years. 5.3.1 Learning Activity Status uuid-f386e353-f536-491a-b570-38d69e5c1ad3 2027-12-31 Implemented Develop and implement a future Learning Activity over the next two to five years. TBD To be determined. 5.3.2 Findings Status uuid-2743cdc9-05b2-407e-b82a-7ee7988179b8 Used Report results and recommendations to department and community stakeholders and the Board of Supervisors, and use findings to strengthen programs, policies, services, operations, and resource allocation. TBD To be determined 2025-01-01 2027-12-31 2026-05-21 https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/dam/sdc/oepa/docs/2025%20ASRP%20FINAL%2008202025.pdf Owen Ambur Owen.Ambur@verizon.net