Parent Partner Programs for Families Involved in the Child Welfare System
Rhonda Williams, PhD Research Associate II Email Rhonda Williams is a Research Associate for the California Evidence-Based Clearinghouse for Child Welfare (CEBC). In this role, she is responsible for conducting literature searches, writing research summaries for programs included on the CEBC website, and coordinating the scientific rating of these programs. Rhonda has worked on various … Continued
Definition of Evidence-Based Practice The Institute of Medicine (IOM) defines evidence-based practice (EBP) as a combination of the following three factors: (1) best research evidence, (2) best clinical experience, and (3) consistent with patient values (IOM, 2001). These factors are also relevant for child welfare. The CEBC has adopted the Institute of Medicine’s definition for … Continued
Privacy: RCHSD Privacy Policy Conflict of Interest: Unless otherwise clearly stated, Rady Children’s Hospital and Health Center and the individual staff and Scientific Panel members involved in the review process do not have a financial interest in the development or dissemination of any specific model listed on the CEBC website. Limitations of the Review Process: … Continued
Trauma Treatment (Child & Adolescent) is defined by the CEBC as interventions and programs that address the impact of trauma on children and adolescents. The trauma can be abuse, neglect, and/or exposure to domestic violence, as is the case in most child welfare cases, or it can be a physical or sexual assault, exposure to community … Continued
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) provides leadership in targeted efforts to improve the lives of children and families served within the child welfare system. As part of their improvement strategies, CDSS selected the Chadwick Center for Children and Families – Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego to create the California Evidence-Based Clearinghouse for Child Welfare … Continued
As a companion page to our Supporting Youth with Diverse Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity and Expression (SOGIE) Programs topic area where we give a definition of the topic area and other background information, we have collected links to additional resources for Diverse SOGIE in foster care or involved with the child welfare system. These resources are … Continued