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 […]
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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 […]
Flattening the College Curve
This report provides more representative information on postsecondary matriculation and persistence rates for students formerly in foster care as a means to improve policies and practices for the benefit of all youth.
A Gap Analysis of Available Mental Health Consultants and Unmet Need in Colorado
The gap analysis report describes the current resources and capacity. It estimates the need for staffing and associated costs to maintain or increase program reach.
ECMH Stimulus Evidence-Building Brief
This brief represents early insights from the initial phases of ECMHC evaluation work.
Imagination Library of Colorado Stimulus Evidence-Building Brief
This brief represents early insights from the initial phases of ILCO evaluation work.
Young Adults with Lived Foster Care Experience Who Later Experience Houselessness: An Exploratory Latent Class Analysis
A journal article with the results of the same Denver Metro area study as the 2021 report. The information in this resource is tailored for an academic audience.
Characteristics of Youth Formerly in Foster Care Who Experienced Homelessness as Young Adults: A Denver Metro Area Study
Report of findings for a general audience. This report presents findings from a latent class analysis of youth experiencing homelessness. It can be used to better understand and serve the various populations of youth experiencing homelessness.
Alternative Response Pilot Learning Indicators
Data brief that showcases implementation and reach indicators from the first six months of the AR pilot, to inform continuous quality improvement and growth.
Promoting High-Quality Legal Advocacy through Interdisciplinary Team Representation (One-Page Synthesis)
Summary of why interdisciplinary teams are needed in parent legal representation and how the teams can drive improved outcomes for families involved in child welfare.