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Family First Prevention Services Act

The Family First Prevention Services Act, signed into law in February 2018, significantly reforms the child welfare system throughout the country.   In addition to changing how states receive federal funding for foster care services, there are significant requirements for systems and service providers.  These include requirements for accreditation, enhanced assessment processes, prevention plans, and utilization of evidence-based programs.

Outputs, Outcomes and Impact

Developing meaningful measures for programs is critical -- so why is it so confusing?  Designing strong evaluation systems starts with knowing the differences between process, outcome, and impact measurement.

Collaborate, Partner, or Merge?

The benefits of joining forces for the greater good are clear....so what's the hold up?