ACF Adds Three New Evidence-Based Prevention Services To Strengthen Families & Reduce Foster Care Entries

The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced the addition of three new evidence-based interventions to the Title IV-E Prevention Services Clearinghouse, expanding the toolkit available to states implementing prevention services designed to strengthen families and reduce unnecessary foster care placements. The newly added programs span mental health, kinship care navigation, and early childhood relationship support.

The Clearinghouse is an independent review body that evaluates programs and services based on the strength of evidence supporting their effectiveness in helping families involved with, or at risk of involvement with . . .