This evaluation report provides an in-depth review of methods, findings, and actionable insights for the rigorous evaluation of the Alternative Response pilot.
November
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.
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, […]
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.
Effectiveness of the Alternative Responsive Pilot: Initial Outcomes – Policy Brief
Policy brief that summarizes pilot reach, implementation, and impact data on the effectiveness of the Alternative Response pilot in year one.
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.
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 […]
Family First Annual Evidence-Building Strategy 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, […]