This report shared preliminary findings on the first 9 months of implementation of a Randomized Controlled Trial of TBRI®- Caregiver Training in Colorado, conducted by Colorado State University’s Social Work Research Center under coordination of the Family First Evidence-Building Hub.
Family First Evidence-Building Hub
TBRI®- Caregiver Training Evaluation Plan
This evaluation plan outlines the analytic approach for a Randomized Controlled Trial of TBRI®- Caregiver Training in Colorado, to be conducted by Colorado State University’s Social Work Research Center under coordination of the Family First Evidence-Building Hub.
TBRI®- Caregiver Training One-Pager
This one-pager provides an overview of rigorous evaluation efforts TBRI®- Caregiver Training. Colorado State University’s Social Work Research Center is leading this evaluation under the coordination of the Family First Evidence-Building Hub.
Family First Annual Rigorous Evidence-Building Report SFY26
Delivered in May each year, this report details rigorous evaluation efforts underway, including a summary of evidence to date, for programs and services currently in Colorado’s Family First evidence-building pipeline. The report can be used by the CDHS Office of Children, Youth, and Families, state and county agencies, philanthropic partners, evaluators, and policymakers to promote […]
Advancing Screening Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) to a Supported Designation
This report captures lessons learned from Omni Institute’s efforts to recruit school-based healthcare clinics (SBHCs) for an adolescent SBIRT study seeking to strengthen SBIRT’s evidence designation to supported.
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, […]
Fostering Healthy Futures for Preteens Evaluation One-Pager
This one-pager provides an overview of rigorous evaluation efforts for Fostering Healthy Futures for Preteens. Dr. Heather Taussig at the University of Denver is leading this evaluation under coordination of the Family First Evidence-Building Hub.
Trust-Based Relational Intervention Evaluation One-Pager
This one-pager provides an overview of rigorous evaluation efforts for Fostering Healthy Futures for Preteens. Dr. Heather Taussig at the University of Denver is leading this evaluation under coordination of the Family First Evidence-Building Hub.
Child First Evaluation One-Pager
This one-pager provides an overview of rigorous evaluation efforts for Child First. MDRC is leading this evaluation under coordination of the Family First Evidence-Building Hub.