Policy brief that summarizes pilot reach, implementation, and impact data on the effectiveness of the Alternative Response pilot in year one.
November
Crossover Youth: Informing an Approach to Routine and Replicable Data
Report on how how to approach generating data on court case type for youth in out-of-home care.
A Community Guide to Linking Administrative Data
This community guide details a framework to inform state and local agencies on how to generate sustainable and replicable estimates of youth homelessness. The guide provides information on how to approach linking administrative data across systems to more rigorously estimate the prevalence of youth who have experienced homelessness.
Family First Annual Rigorous Evaluation Report SFY25
Delivered in November each year, this report includes recommendations for prioritizing additional programs and services for evidence building and possible inclusion in Colorado’s Plan, and opportunities to advance Colorado’s prevention strategy. The report can be used by the Colorado Department of Human Services’ Office of Children, Youth, and Families team, Child Welfare Prevention Task Group, […]
Program Evaluation: Guidance for Legislators in Bill Drafting
This guide provides an overview of what needs to be considered when drafting statutory language for program evaluation to support smart state investments.
Racial Disparities in Prosecutorial Outcomes
This report is a deeper dive on cases that were dismissed or received a deferred judgment by the Denver District Attorney’s Office in the City and County of Denver.
Family First Annual Evidence-Building Strategy Report SFY24
Delivered in November each year, this report includes recommendations for prioritizing additional programs and services for evidence building and possible inclusion in Colorado’s Plan, and opportunities to advance Colorado’s prevention strategy. The report can be used by the CDHS Office of Children, Youth, and Families team, Child Welfare Prevention Task Group, policymakers, and legislators, to […]
Advancing Evidence-Based Decision-Making in Colorado Policymaking
This memo articulates a commonly accepted vision for Colorado’s approach to evidence-based decision-making in policymaking and to align roles and responsibilities across branches of government with this vision. By making explicit our shared understanding of the work to be done and our approach to it, we can accelerate progress and build on the good work […]
Promoting Evidence-Based Decision Making in Colorado State Government: From Vision to Implementation, 2-Pager
This two-pager strategy identifies the four goals of evidence-based decision making that guide initial implementation and ensure alignment across key players.