People can and do make positive changes in their lives. Family First provides Colorado with the opportunity to offer more proactive services to support parents in addressing their challenges and seeking help. Prior to Family First, federal funding could only be used if a child or teen was growing up outside of their home and their family met certain income qualifications. Now, federal funding is available to keep families together and there are no income guidelines. Prevention services must be trauma-informed, evidence-based, approved, and subject to a well-designed and rigorous evaluation.
Prevention Services
Related Resources
Implementation Guide for County Directors
Last Updated: Apr 18, 2024
Resource Type: Handbook
Issue: — — Child Placing Agency — Foster Care, — — Qualified Residential Treatment Program, Funding & Reimbursement, Independent Assessment, Prevention Services, Provider Services
Audience: County Directors
FFPSA Webinar Series: Judicial and Legal Practice Considerations
Last Updated: Sep 1, 2023
Resource Type: Video
Issue: — — Child Placing Agency — Foster Care, Prevention Services
Audience: Judicial/Legal
Family First Implementation Team – Workgroups
Last Updated: Aug 21, 2023
Resource Type: Tool or Toolkit
Issue: Funding & Reimbursement, Independent Assessment, Prevention Services, Provider Services, Qualified Residential Treatment Program
Audience: County Directors, Service Providers
Child and Youth Mental Health Treatment Act (CYMHTA) Program
Last Updated: Aug 21, 2023
Resource Type: Link
Issue: Funding & Reimbursement, Prevention Services, Provider Services
Audience: County Directors, General Public, Service Providers
Colorado Vendor Self Service (VSS) system
Last Updated: Aug 21, 2023
Resource Type: Link
Issue: Funding & Reimbursement, Prevention Services, Provider Services
Audience: County Directors, Service Providers
OBH Momentum Program
Last Updated: Aug 21, 2023
Resource Type: Link
Issue: Funding & Reimbursement, Prevention Services, Provider Services
Audience: County Directors, General Public, Service Providers
SB21-137: Behavioral Health Recovery Act
Last Updated: Aug 21, 2023
Resource Type: Link
Issue: Prevention Services, Provider Services
Audience: County Directors, General Public, Service Providers
Task Force Recommendations
Last Updated: Aug 21, 2023
Resource Type: Tool or Toolkit
Issue: Prevention Services
Audience: County Directors, Service Providers
Delivery of Child Welfare Services Task Force
Last Updated: Aug 21, 2023
Resource Type: Link
Issue: Prevention Services, Provider Services
Audience: County Directors, Service Providers
UPDATE LINK WHEN COMPLETE Implementation Guide
Last Updated: Aug 21, 2023
Resource Type: Handbook
Issue: Independent Assessment, Prevention Services, Provider Services
Audience: County Directors, Service Providers
Colorado Family First Implementation Team
Last Updated: Aug 21, 2023
Resource Type: Link
Issue: Independent Assessment, Prevention Services, Provider Services
Audience: County Directors, General Public, Service Providers
FamilyFirstAct.org
Last Updated: Aug 21, 2023
Resource Type: Link
Issue: Prevention Services, Provider Services
Audience: County Directors, General Public, Service Providers