This evaluation report provides an in-depth review of methods, findings, and actionable insights for the rigorous evaluation of the Alternative Response pilot.
Families
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.
Building Evidence for the Interdisciplinary Model of Legal Representation: Methods and Findings Behind the Story Walk
This document provides short briefs on the methods and findings behind research insights communicated through the Story Walk exhibition on ORPC legal representation.
Enhancing Use of Data for Continuous Improvement at the Office of the Child Protection Ombudsman
Financial Instability and Child Welfare Involvement
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 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, […]
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.