Child Welfare System Relevance Levels

This classification system examines the target population for which the program was developed and the goals of the program, and then assigns a Child Welfare System Relevance level to the program.

High

The program was designed, or is commonly used, to meet the needs of children, youth, young adults, and/or families receiving child welfare services.

Medium

The program was designed, or is commonly used, to serve children, youth, young adults, and/or families who are similar to child welfare populations (i.e., in history, demographics, or presenting problems) and likely include current and former child welfare services recipients.

Low

The program was designed, or is commonly used, to serve children, youth, young adults, and/or families with little or no apparent similarity to the child welfare services population.

To see a search of programs by Child Welfare System Relevance, click here.

Programs, if rated on the Scientific Rating Scale, are also examined to see which child welfare   outcome(s) (e.g., safety, permanency, or child and family well-being) are addressed in the research evidence for that program. Please click here for further information on these outcomes.