Step 5

Family First Annual Rigorous Evaluation Report SFY23

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 (OCYF) team, Child Welfare Prevention Task Group, policymakers, and legislators, to […]

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 […]

Fostering Opportunities Results of a Randomized Controlled Trial

This report is the final results from a randomized controlled trial. The researchers found that within one year of having access to Fostering Opportunities, students’ attendance and behavior at school improved (i.e., fewer suspension incidents). Within two years of having access to Fostering Opportunities, students’ rate of passing their classes improved. More research is needed […]

SMART Act Hearing Cue Card

This cue card provides legislators with a set of questions they can ask presenters during SMART Act Hearings. SMART Act Hearings are a key opportunity to promote Colorado’s approach to evidence-based decision making (EBDM) in state government. The questions suggested follow the flow of presentations by state agencies.