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.
Colorado Department of Human Services
TANF Theory of Change Measurement Recommendations
An outline of how to measure outcomes aligned to the current TANF theory of change to inform performance-based contracting and program evaluation.
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.
Coordinating Plans of Safe Care Pilot in the SLV (Data Brief)
This data brief synthesizes early evidence on the POSC Pilot in the San Luis Valley.
Family First Maintenance of Effort Opportunities Memo
This memo documents background information, opportunities, and recommendations for meeting Colorado’s Family First Maintenance of Effort (MOE) requirements and maximizing drawn down of federal funds to reimburse delivery of Family First programs and services.
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, […]
Perinatal Substance Use Coordinated Care and Support Pilot: A Community-Based Approach to Plans of Safe Care (Implementation Learnings Brief: Year One)
This brief summarizes learning and design insights from year one of implementation of the Plan of Safe Care Pilot in the San Luis Valley.