The DSM-5 gives the following criteria for Disinhibited Social Engagement Disorder: A. A pattern of behavior in which a child actively approaches and interacts with unfamiliar adults and exhibits at least two of the following: B. The behaviors in Criterion A are not limited to impulsivity (as in Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) but include socially disinhibited behavior. C. The … 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 CEBC research staff conducts a literature search on each program in multiple electronic databases to obtain as comprehensive a list of published articles from peer-reviewed publications as possible. This is referred to as research evidence on the CEBC website. This process can be replicated based on which databases are accessible to you. Google Scholar is an … Continued
There has been an increasing interest in the concept of a common elements approach within child welfare and related fields. The common elements approach is the concept of identifying specific techniques or components that overlap across multiple evidence-based practices (EBPs) for a specific problem area (e.g., parent training, disruptive behavior disorders, etc.). For example, several … Continued
Below is a list of additional resources for identifying evidence-based practices. Click here for the CEBC’s two-page Guide to Comparing Clearinghouses for Evidence-Based Programs that provides a simple description of a number of clearinghouses and how they rate the programs, including the CEBC so you can easily compare it to the others
CalTrin The CEBC works with our partner project, the 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. Upcoming Webinars View all upcoming CalTrin webinars and workshops Recorded CEBC Hosted Webinars: *The content of the presentations listed on … 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
CEBC Year in Review: General Informational Resources: 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 4/20/2026
