Share on twitter Twitter Share on linkedin LinkedIn The Denverite, featured an article about the Colorado Lab-funded project, Mapping the Intersection of Housing and Mental Health in Colorado, a study conducted by researchers at the University of Northern Colorado (UNCO). The Colorado Lab’s Deputy Director, Dr. Elysia Clemens, and UNCO Read more…
Family First Prevention Services Act is sweeping child welfare legislation aimed at keeping families together with a focus on preventative services. This project supports the state in developing and implementing the evaluation components of the Family First Prevention Services Plan.
Increases in population and development are contributing to a loss of agricultural land and open spaces–land that could be redeveloped for renewable energy and further contribute to Colorado’s economic base. As part of Governor Polis’s goal for 100% renewable energy by 2040, this project built a web-mapping application, enabling stakeholders to identify existing suitable sites for renewable energy redevelopment.
Share on twitter Twitter Share on linkedin LinkedIn The Chronicle of Social Change featured an article on the Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA), a 2018 act aimed at expanded Title IV-E prevention services to strengthen families. The Colorado Lab’s Deputy Director, Dr. Elysia Clemens, and a member of our University Read more…
Share on twitter Twitter Share on linkedin LinkedIn The Colorado Independent featured an article about the recently completed Lab-funded project, Mapping the Intersection of Housing and Mental Health in Colorado, a study conducted by researchers at the University of Northern Colorado. Article: Research: Colorado has 71 census tracts where high rates Read more…
Share on twitter Twitter Share on linkedin LinkedIn Researchers at the University of Northern Colorado completed a study mapping the places in Colorado where people’s access to affordable housing and their challenges related to mental health overlap, giving policymakers the ability to target state resources to help those most in Read more…
Following child abuse and neglect reports, families can become involved in investigations that span multiple government systems including law enforcement, child welfare, and the health system. With so many entities involved, the investigation process can be confusing and frustrating for families. This study assesses the impact of a coordinated multidisciplinary team response used in an urban Colorado county as well as caregiver perceptions of the investigation process.
Preventing homelessness of youth formerly in foster care begins with understanding characteristics of those most at risk. This project connected child welfare to homeless services data in the Denver metro area to inform policies and practices aimed at ensuring youth aging out of foster care have stable housing.
This study is an extension of the Outcomes and Return on Investment of Concurrent Enrollment in Colorado project and addresses the concern that while nearly 75% of jobs in Colorado require some education beyond high school, only 66% of the state’s adult population has such qualifications. Using administrative data from state education agencies, this study informs the state’s understanding of the Concurrent Enrollment program as a driver of on-time credential completion (Associate’s or Bachelor’s degrees) and increased earnings.
This project is an extension of the Reentry Systems Mapping project. Building on data and results from the first phase, Phase II examines ways to target reentry services to maximize program efficacy and reduce recidivism.