This report presents findings from the program’s expansion, focusing on Steps 2 and 3 of Colorado’s Steps to Building Evidence: measuring fidelity to the model and supporting continuous quality improvement (CQI) and assessing preliminary student outcomes through a pretest-posttest design.
2026
TBRI®- Caregiver Training Preliminary Findings Report
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.
EBDM Evidence Portfolio Best Available Research Evidence Worksheet
Worksheet to find the best available research evidence, check the quality, and summarize what the studies say to support completion of the program’s evidence portfolio.
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 […]
Evidence Synthesis: Colorado’s Interdisciplinary Model of Parent Legal Representation (Policy Brief)
This document provides short briefs on the methods and findings behind research insights communicated through the Story Walk exhibition on ORPC legal representation.
Advancing Care for At-Risk and Aging Adults in Colorado: The Alternative Response Practice
Evidence-to-Action Brief showcasing findings from the Alternative Response pilot for policy and practice solutions.
Family Registration Pathways into Colorado’s Universal Preschool Program for the 2024-25 Academic Year: Research Brief #1
A research brief exploring early findings from Child Trends’ analysis of the Colorado Universal Preschool Program related to family registration pathways and provides related recommendations.
TANF Theory of Change Measurement Recommendations
An outline of how to measure outcomes aligned to the current TANF theory of change to inform performance-based contracting and program evaluation.
Colorado TANF Unifying Theory of Change: Current
A unifying theory of change that describes how the various current TANF programmatic efforts are expected to contribute to long-term outcomes for families are used to inform future program modifications.