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Evidence Based Practice Index

Data / Research
This tool was developed by the Public Consulting Group as a reference guide to the California Evidence-Based Clearinghouse for Child Welfare (CEBC-CW) for organizations considering evidence-based practices for implementation under... (Read more)
Evidence-Based Practice
Prevention

Family First Readiness Assessment, Planning and Initial Implementation: Chapin Hall Capacity, Planning Framework and Suite of Tools

Implementation Strategies
This presentation provides an overview of Chapin Hall's capacity, planning framework and suite of tools. Helpful for jurisdictions considering readiness assessment, planning and initial implementation of the Family First Act... (Read more)
Overview / General

Expectant and Parenting Youth in Foster Care: Systems Leaders Data Tool Kit

Data / Research
This tool kit assists systems leaders in gathering, assessing, sharing and leveraging data on expectant and parenting youth in foster care. The end goal? A better, brighter future for these... (Read more)
Pregnant & Parenting

Introduction to the Title IV-E Prevention Services Clearinghouse Standards & Procedures

Presentation/Webinar
This webinar, from the IV-E Prevention Services Clearinghouse, provided an overview of the Handbook of Standards and Procedures . The webinar described the Clearinghouse’s review process including: (1) procedures... (Read more)
Evidence-Based Practice
Prevention

Bass, Members of Congress Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Assist with Transition in Child Welfare Funding

News
Rep. Karen Bass (D-Calif.), Co-Chair of the Congressional Caucus on Foster Youth, along with colleagues in both the House of Representatives and the Senate, introduced the “Family First Transition and... (Read more)
Overview / General

Partnering with Birth Parents to Promote Reunification

Advocacy Tools
The Child Welfare Information Gateway produced this factsheet; it explores what foster caregivers can do to work in partnership with the birth families of children in their care to promote... (Read more)
Overview / General

Maximizing Equity with the Family First Act

Advocacy Tools
Presentation/Webinar
A new webinar recording focuses on leveraging the Family First Prevention Services Act to advance equity in child welfare systems. The 60-minute session, hosted by the Annie E. Casey and... (Read more)
Overview / General

Responsibly Defining Candidacy within the Context of Family First Act: Five Principles to Consider.

Advocacy Tools
Opinion
The Center for the Study of Social Policy (CSSP) just released the brief, Responsibly Defining Candidacy within the Context of Family First Act: Five Principles to Consider, which highlights the... (Read more)
Prevention

Prevention Services Clearinghouse Handbook of Standards and Procedures

Guidance
The Prevention Services Clearinghouse Handbook of Standards and Procedures provides a detailed description of the standards used to identify and review programs and services for the Prevention Services Clearinghouse and... (Read more)
Prevention

What Is Prevention and Why Is It Important?

Guidance
Research has found that successful child abuse interventions must both reduce risk factors and take steps to ensure the well-being of children and families. Use these resources to understand the... (Read more)
Prevention
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Sources

American Academy of Pediatrics American Bar Association American Public Human Services Association Annie E. Casey Foundation Birth Parent National Network Casey Family Programs Chapin Hall Child Focus Children's Defense Fund Children's Trust Fund Alliance Child Trends Family Centered Treatment Foundation Family Focused Treatment Association Federal HHS/ACYF/CB Foster Care Alumni of America FosterClub Generations United Juvenile Law Center Mathematica National Association of Counsel for Children National Conference of State Legislatures National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges National Council on Crime & Deliquency National Governors Association National Indian Child Welfare Association Other Public Consulting Group Senate / Congress Within Our Reach Youth Villages

Topics

Adoption Assistance Child Fatalities Courts COVID-19 Evidence-Based Practice Interstate Placement / NEICE Juvenile Justice Kinship Older Youth / Chafee Overview / General Pregnant & Parenting Prevention QRTP / Congregate Care

Resource Types

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  • Implementation Strategies (152)
  • Law / Summary (43)
  • News (68)
  • Opinion (20)
  • Presentation/Webinar (51)
  • Program Instructions (38)
  • Real Story (30)
  • State Teams (39)
  • Title IV-E Prevention Plan (54)

FamilyFirstAct.org is a collaborative project between:

American Academy of Pediatrics
American Bar Association Center on Children and the Law
American Public Human Services Association
Annie E. Casey Foundation
Casey Family Programs
Child Trends
Child Focus
Children's Defense Fund
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Evident Change
Family Centered Treatment Foundation
Family Focused Treatment Association
Foster Care Alumni of America

FosterClub
Generations United
Juvenile Law Center
Mathematica
National Association of Counsel for Children
National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges
National Indian Child Welfare Association
National Governors Association
Public Consulting Group
Within Our Reach 
Youth Villages

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