Applying the Research and Evaluation Provisions of the Family First Prevention Services Act

Outlines the research and evaluation requirements of the Family First Prevention Services Act of 2018 and highlights next steps for state agencies, legislators, and researchers to achieve the Family First Act’s goals of preventing foster care entry. Provides an opportunity for those seeking to support adoptive or guardianship families whose children are at risk of foster care entry or re-entry to understand this funding stream’s requirements for evidence.