Links to Effective Programs and Practices

Once you have determined your desired outcomes, the links below offer information regarding federal agencies or nationally recognized organizations that use different levels of criteria for identifying effective programs. These links may assist in identifying effective programs that may best match your needs.

Links to websites outside the Office of Children and Family Services website are provided for the convenience of the user. Such use does not constitute an official endorsement or approval by Office of Children and Family Services of any private sector website, product, or service.
When users select a link to another government or non-government website, and they leave the OCFS website, users should be aware that they are subject to the privacy and security policies of the outside website.

Promising Practices Network (RAND Corp): The Promising Practice Network (PPN) features summaries of programs and practices that are proven to improve outcomes for children. The information on this site has been carefully screened for scientific rigor, relevance, and clarity. OCFS is a sponsoring member of this network. PPN has also developed a Partner Page with collections of research and information on New York State priorities.
Blue Prints for Violence Prevention: The Blue Prints for Violence Prevention website is designed to identify violence prevention programs that are effective. The Blueprints for Violence Prevention, has identified 11 prevention and intervention programs that meet a strict scientific standard of program effectiveness.
OJJDP Model Program Guide: The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) Model Program Guide is designed to assist practitioners and communities in implementing evidence-based prevention and intervention programs. This database of evidence-based programs covers the entire continuum of youth services from prevention through sanctions to reentry.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices (NREPP): NREPP is a searchable database of interventions for the prevention and treatment of mental and substance use disorders. SAMHSA has developed this resource to help people, agencies, and organizations implement programs and practices in their communities. SAMHSA has included all 150 Model, Effective, and Promising programs on this NREPP Web site.
Child Trends What Works A Guide to Effective Programs.: The Child Trends What Works website identifies six tools for improving the outcomes for children and youth including: LINKS (Lifecourse Interventions to Nurture Kids), LINKS Synthesis, American Teens, Programs for Teens, School Readiness, and City Scan.
The California Evidence-Based Clearinghouse for Child Welfare (CEBC): The California Evidence-Based Clearinghouse for Child Welfare (CEBC) website is designed to allow access to a summary of practice topical areas or programs relevant to major child welfare goals. The CEBC helps to identify and disseminate information regarding evidence-based practices relevant to child welfare.
Child Welfare Information Gateway: The Child Welfare Information Gateway provides access to information and resources to help protect children and strengthen families. A service of the Children's Bureau, Administration for Children and Families, and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Helping America's Youth: Helping America's Youth is a nationwide effort to benefit children and teenagers by encouraging action in three key areas: family, school, and community. The Community Guide to Helping America's Youth helps communities build partnerships, assess their needs and resources, and select from program designs that could be replicated in their community. It walks community groups through the steps necessary for building strong supports for youth.

Effective and Promising Practices

Links to Effective Programs and Practices