EVALUATION OF THE SOCIAL SERVICES PROGRAM ON THE GUIDANCE OF STREET CHILDREN IN TANJUNGPINANG CITY IN 2023

Abstract

This study evaluates the Social Service Program for Street Children Development in Tanjungpinang City using Daniel Stufflebeam's theory through descriptive qualitative research methods including interviews, documentation, and observation. The research identifies significant challenges in the coaching program, particularly inadequate socialization to communities and street children, resulting in limited awareness of available services. The evaluation reveals suboptimal program implementation across four key indicators: Context indicators show that many street children remain unaware of coaching programs; Input indicators demonstrate that while coaching activities have been initiated, budget fulfillment remains incomplete; Process indicators reveal that current activities include writing exercises, self-introduction sessions, and age-appropriate toy provision, with Social Services collaborating with Satpol PP for street children management; Product indicators indicate that some street children receive increased monitoring and training, reducing their street presence, although success remains limited. Despite these constraints and the program's incomplete optimization, the Tanjungpinang City Social Service continues to exert maximum effort within available resources to assist street children in transitioning away from their current environment, demonstrating commitment to improving outcomes despite systemic challenges