Unlocking the “Prevention Services” in the Family First Prevention Services A
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 lasting progress toward a nation where everyone can thrive requires we get to the root of the barriers that keep people and communities from achieving…
The document reviews the implementation of the Family First Prevention Services Act, which aims to shift child welfare systems toward prevention by funding evidence-based services to keep families together and reduce child maltreatment.
It highlights challenges such as restrictive eligibility criteria for services, limited access to culturally specific programs, and the need for better cross-system coordination, recommending reforms to broaden service eligibility, prioritize culturally relevant programs, and improve collaboration across agencies.
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