An outline of how to measure outcomes aligned to the current TANF theory of change to inform performance-based contracting and program evaluation.
Resources
Post Type Description
Colorado TANF Unifying Theory of Change: Current
A unifying theory of change that describes how the various current TANF programmatic efforts are expected to contribute to long-term outcomes for families are used to inform future program modifications.
Findings from the Alternative Response Pilot: 2-Year Outcomes
This evaluation report provides an in-depth review of methods, findings, and actionable insights for the rigorous evaluation of the Alternative Response pilot.
Effectiveness of the Alternative Responsive Pilot: Policy Brief
Policy brief that summarizes final 2-year outcomes research on the effectiveness of the Alternative Response pilot.
TANF Future Vision
The Plans of Safe Care Pilot in the San Luis Valley: Findings from 1 Year of Serving Families
This brief synthesizes the seven key drivers of success that were deployed during Year One of serving families with the POSC Framework.
Building Evidence for the Interdisciplinary Model of Legal Representation: Methods and Findings Behind the Story Walk
This document provides short briefs on the methods and findings behind research insights communicated through the Story Walk exhibition on ORPC legal representation.
Colorado Early Care and Education Workforce Compensation Patterns
Using administrative data from the Colorado Department of Early Childhood and the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, this report presents findings from an analysis of wages among ECE professionals in center-based programs during the 2022–2023 school year. It serves as a foundation for CDEC to design, test, and evaluate targeted interventions aimed at increasing […]
SFY26 Early Childhood Workforce Evidence-Building Strategy
Delivered annually, this report includes evidence-building priorities for SFY26. The report can be used by CDEC and the ECLC’s Compensation and Benefits Working Group to inform development policy strategies to increase early childhood workforce compensation.
SFY25 Colorado UPK Evidence-Building Update and Outlook
A summary of the Universal Preschool Evidence-Building Hub’s SFY25 work, including progress, a summary of initial findings, and plans for SFY26.