As a new or experienced user of the CEBC website, you might wonder how the CEBC review process works; including how the level of Child Welfare System Relevance is determined, and whether programs can be rated on the Scientific Rating Scale. The review process is described through the links below, as well as in the CEBC Rating Policy and … 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
The topic area summaries linked below include the programs that are rated as having Well-Supported Research Evidence (rated a 1), Supported Research Evidence (rated a 2), or Promising Research Evidence (rated a 3) on the CEBC Scientific Rating Scale. Topic area summaries are created when there are at least 4 or 5 of these programs in … Continued
The purpose of the CEBC Scientific Rating scale is to evaluate each practice based on the available research evidence. A lower score indicates a greater level of research support. The graphic representation of the scale is shown below: Specific criteria for each classification system category are presented below: A one-page printable Overview of the CEBC Scientific Rating … Continued
The CEBC collaborates with our partner project, California Training Institute (CalTrin), to deliver professional development and extended learning opportunities that focus on evidence-based solutions to issues that span both child abuse prevention and child welfare. CEBC webinars can be accessed below or on the CEBC YouTube channel. Sign up for the monthly CEBC email alerts to receive announcements … Continued
Analysis of Evidence-Based Program Registers: Utilization, Impact, and Challenges – Summary of Insights from the Western Michigan University Study – 2024 The CEBC participated in a study conducted by Western Michigan University and funded by the National Institutes of Health’s National Institute on Drug Abuse to examine the impact of Evidence-Based Program Registers (EBPRs) for behavioral … Continued
There are two rating scales used on the CEBC website. Please see their descriptions below: Scientific Rating Scale This scale is a 1 to 5 rating of the strength of the research evidence supporting a practice or program. A scientific rating of 1 represents a practice with the strongest research evidence and a 5 represents … Continued
CEBC Year in Review: General Informational Handouts: Implementation and Practice Supports: User Guides: The CEBC regularly reviews website content to ensure that we provide the most current and relevant information. Older resources are moved to our Archived General Tools and Resources page. Page last updated 3/11/2026
The CEBC has developed technical assistance resources for use with each phase of the EPIS Implementation process. Below are links to.pdf versions; these materials are described in more detail in the CEBC Implementation Guide. Exploration Phase: Implementation Team Membership Tracking Tool The Critical Role of Implementation Teams and their Evolution through EPIS Exploration Worksheet Identifying … Continued
Tools for measuring implementation can assist child welfare systems and other service providers with addressing various issues and improving their overall efforts with exploring and installing evidence-based practices. It is important to note that measurement of implementation in child welfare has limited, but growing, available research. A recent review found that most implementation measures do … Continued
