Unlocking the “Prevention Services” in the Family First Prevention Services Act

In recent years, there has been a deliberate shift to move our public systems that support child and family well-being upstream. These efforts reflect the growing consensus that true and... (Read more)

Published Dec 16, 2021

FCT Receives IV-E Clearinghouse Designation

FAMILY CENTERED TREATMENT® RECEIVES SUPPORTED DESIGNATION FROM TITLE IV-E PREVENTION SERVICES CLEARINGHOUSE. The Title IV-E Prevention Services Clearinghouse has designated the Family Centered Treatment (FCT) model as a Supported evidence-based... (Read more)

Published Nov 22, 2021

Oklahoma Human Services Five-Year Title IV-E Prevention Program Plan FFY 2022-2026

Oklahoma Human Services (OKDHS) is the state agency designated to administer Title IV-B and Title IV-E programs, the Child Abuse and Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA), and the Chafee Foster... (Read more)

Published Nov 16, 2021

Illinois Department of Children & Family Services Family First Prevention Services Act Title IV-E Prevention Plan

The Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA) provides an unprecedented opportunity for system transformation as we work toward a vision of an Illinois where children, youth, and families thrive. Illinois... (Read more)

Published Oct 29, 2021

Illinois Family First Prevention Plan approved by US Department of Health and Human Services

(CHICAGO) — The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) today announced the approval of its Family First Title IV-E Prevention Plan by the US Department of Health and... (Read more)

Published Oct 29, 2021

Family First Toolkit on Implementation Now Available

Innovative policy calls for innovative tools to make sure policy achieves its intended results. The Family First Prevention Services Act of 2018 represents a landmark shift away from investments in... (Read more)

Published Oct 12, 2021

Where the Light Beams Part 1: You are the Prize

A Conversation with Amnoni (pronounced Ah-mon-knee) Myers In this special three-part series, Where the Light Beams, Kempe's Virtual Village is excited to bring you two Radio Kempe podcast episodes followed by an interactive virtual Café on Thursday, September, 23rd at 10 AM (Mountain Time). Join us throughout the month as we introduce you to Amnoni Myers, an advocate for elevating the voice of those with lived experience in child welfare.(Read more)

Published Sep 27, 2021

Pennsylvania Title IV-E Prevention Services Plan

The Family First Prevention Services Act (Family First) provides states with the option of participating in the Title IV-E Prevention Services program. The Prevention Services program allows states to receive federal funding for evidence-based mental health prevention and treatment, substance use prevention and treatment, and in-home parent skill based programs that are delivered to eligible children, youth, and families to help prevent the placement of a child into out-of-home care.(Read more)

Published Sep 16, 2021

Return on Investment of a Colorado Family Resource Center to the Child Welfare System

The findings here suggest that in Teller County, Colorado, CPFRC provides a meaningful return on investment to the child welfare system, with a return of nearly three dollars for every one dollar invested.(Read more)

Published Aug 30, 2021

Return on Investment of a California Family Resource Center to the Child Welfare System

The findings here suggest that in Orange County, California, WFRC provides a meaningful return on investment to the child welfare system, with a return of $3.65 for every $1 invested over a two-year period.(Read more)

Published Aug 30, 2021