Many child welfare agencies use some form of differential response (DR), also known as alternative response, multiple track response, dual track, or family assessment response. Through DR, lower-risk cases receive a more supportive, service-oriented, and strengths-focused approach, as opposed to the traditional assessment and intervention process. Given limited resources, child welfare services have typically focused … Continued
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Family resource centers (FRCs) are community-based hubs designed to support families by providing a range of direct services and resources, including parenting support and education; screening and navigation of care services; mental health services; early learning and afterschool activities; financial planning; home-based services; kinship care assistance; and workforce supports. The programs offered by FRCs are … Continued
The Advisory Committee is comprised of committed individuals drawn from a broad cross-representation of communities and organizations. These include the Child and Family Services Division of CDSS, County Child Welfare departments, County Welfare Directors Association of California, representatives from child welfare training, foundations, public and private community partners within the state, and respected national child … Continued
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Below are summaries of articles on implementing specific practices rated at least a 3 (Promising Research Evidence) on the CEBC Scientific Rating Scale along with links to the complete article. Click on the citation to see the summary and link. Articles on general implementation issues can be found in the Tools & Resources section.
Adaptation Making slight changes to a practice while maintaining fidelity to the core elements of the intervention in order to improve fit with client, organization, and/or system characteristics. Conversely, it is often the case that service systems and organizations need to adapt to the delivery standards of an evidence-based practice in order to support implementation … Continued
