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CEBC Implementation Science Panel

The CEBC’s Implementation Science Panel is comprised of members who are nationally recognized as leaders in the implementation of evidence-based practices. The panel provides feedback on implementation-related tools, resources, and technical assistance; materials, and ensure that the CEBC remains up-to-date on the emerging evidence on implementation. Scientific Director John Landsverk, PhD Research Scientist Oregon Social … Continued

Understanding Evidence-Based Practices

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

CEBC Overview

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

Pharmacological Treatment for Substance Abuse

The California Evidence-Based Clearinghouse for Child Welfare’s (CEBC’s) primary focus is to review and rate selected evidence-based psychosocial programs within child welfare. The Clearinghouse is not designed to, nor does it have the capacity to be able to, review extensive medical and pharmacological treatments. Pharmacological treatment for substance abuse has been heavily researched and is … Continued

Pharmacological Treatments for Children and Adolescents with Mental Health Disorders

Pharmacological treatments for mental health disorders have been heavily researched and can be an important aspect of treatment. However, there are several concerns when it comes to using these medications with children and adolescents. First, many medications have not been studied in children and it is not clear how the medications may affect their growth … Continued

Pharmacological Treatment for Depression

The primary focus of the California Evidence-Based Clearinghouse for Child Welfare (CEBC) is to review and rate selected evidence-based psychosocial programs within child welfare. The CEBC is not designed to, nor does it have the capacity to be able to, review extensive medical and pharmacological treatments.  Pharmacological treatments for depression have been widely researched and … Continued

Financial Support for Kinship Care

Kinship caregivers often begin caring for the children in their care with little notice, preparation, or training. While the needs of children served by kinship caregivers are similar to the needs of those placed in nonrelative foster care, the caregivers themselves are quite different. Approximately 20% of kinship caregivers are living below the poverty line, … Continued

Differential Response

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

Topic Areas

For an alphabetical list of Topic Areas, click here. The CEBC website currently features 58 topic areas and every program or measurement tool must fit into at least one of them. Click on a category on the left to see the topic areas and their definitions in that category. Many of the topic areas have printable summaries … Continued