Synthesis of findings and data-informed recommendations from a rigorous qualitative research study on lived experiences of prenatal substance use in Colorado.
2024
Telehealth-Enhanced Multisystemic Therapy Evaluation One-Pager
This one-pager provides an overview of rigorous evaluation efforts for Telehealth-Enhanced Multisystemic Therapy. The Kempe Center for the Prevention and Treatment of Child Abuse and Neglect at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is leading this evaluation under coordination of the Family First Evidence-Building Hub.
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Evaluation One-Pager
This one-pager provides an overview of rigorous evaluation efforts for TF-CBT. The Center for Policy Research is leading this evaluation under coordination of the Family First Evidence-Building Hub.
Prevention Investment Strategy: Policy and Practice Recommendations (Strategy Report)
Strategy report detailing nine policy and practice recommendations to align and accelerate investment in child maltreatment prevention across Colorado.
Universal Preschool Program Theory of Change
This high-level theory of change displays key assumptions, strategies, outcomes, and end goals for Colorado’s Universal Preschool Program.
Matrix of Stimulus Activities
This matrix provides a comprehensive list of all stimulus-funded strategies, along with an indication of which strategic outcomes each activity helps achieve.
Stimulus Info Sheet
This info sheet provides an overview of CDEC’s stimulus-funded strategies, organized by outcome areas within CDEC’s strategic plan. It provides example stimulus strategies within each outcome area to show how stimulus funds are helping achieve CDEC objectives.
Stimulus Synthesis of Evidence to Date
This brief synthesizes findings from evaluation of nearly 20 stimulus-funded strategies within CDEC. Findings are organized by outcome areas within CDEC’s strategic goals: access & quality, workforce development, and family strengthening. Findings can be used by CDEC and funding recipients to improve implementation of stimulus-funded activities and by legislators to inform funding and policy decisions […]
Family First Annual Rigorous Evaluation Report SFY24
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 […]
Early Childhood Evidence-Building Hub Matrix of Stimulus Activities
This matrix provides a comprehensive list of all stimulus-funded strategies, along with an indication of which strategic outcomes each activity helps achieve.