Program Development & Review Overview
We provide expertise in all facets of child welfare systems and programs, including providing consultation, review, and recommendations for program improvement that are focused on outcome achievement.
Partnering with child welfare agencies, we have conducted organizational assessments that include comprehensive recommendations for program and service improvement. Our experts are fully versed in the Federal Child and Family Service Review (CFSR) process, standards, and outcomes and are able to frame feedback and recommendations that align with those reviews and support agency Performance Improvement Plans.
We also have a depth of experience in implementation science and are able to support long-term projects and/or program transition efforts with both project plan design and management, implementation team coordination, logic model and work plan development and maintenance, and change management expertise. We have also partnered with child welfare agencies to assess readiness for change and to conduct workload capacity reviews/studies.
Program Improvement Plan Support Overview
The entire Child and Family Services Review (CFSR) process helps States to form a comprehensive understanding of the child welfare system. The CFSR process involves agency staff and leaders and community stakeholders and partners. The process includes a full system review and assessment and is designed to identify program and practice areas of strength and those needing improvement. From this review and assessment, States are able to inform the development of a comprehensive Program Improvement Plan (PIP). Overall, the CFSR and PIP processes are most effective when they are fully integrated into other critical aspects of child welfare planning, including the 5-year Child and Family Services Plan (CFSP).
We have expertise and experience in all phases of the CFSR processes, from conducting State-wide Assessments; participating in On-site Reviews; and Program Improvement Plan development, implementation, and evaluation. Our work with jurisdictions in this area has included supplemental organizational capacity and workload assessments, policy and practice reviews, training needs assessment, and the design, development, and delivery of a host of training and skill-building opportunities. If you are working to meet the goals, strategies, and activities required in your PIP we can facilitate and support those efforts.
Our team routinely reviews and analyzes State CFSP’s, CFSR Reports, and PIP’s, and we develop work products that support improvement themes across child welfare jurisdictions. Check out some of our latest efforts that may support your current performance improvement efforts.
