Virginia’s Family First EBPs

  • Child Age Range: 6-17

    Problem area: Dysfunctional family patterns; Poor parent mental health

    Treatment outcomes: Lower likelihood of future law involvement

    Treatment length: 3-5 months

    Marker for family fit: All family members in need of change, not just child, youth with co-occurring disorders

  • EBP One-Pager: BSFT

    • Overview of relevant Title IV-E Clearninghouse evidence surrounding BSFT

    Video Presentation: BSFT

    • Presented by Program Developer Olga Hervis, MSW

    Purveyor Website: Family Therapy Training Institute of Miami

Brief Strategic Family Therapy

Family Check-Up

  • Child age range: 11-18

    Problem area: Youth substance use, disruptive behavior and conduct issues, depression; Family conflict

    Treatment outcomes: Better coping skills; greater family cohesion

    Treatment length: 4-8 months

    Marker for family fit: Youth conduct, youth substance abuse

  • EBP One-Pager: FFT

    • Overview of relevant Title IV-E Clearninghouse evidence surrounding FFT

    Video Presentation: FFT

    • Presented by Dr. Helen Midouhas

    Purveyor Website: FFT, LLC

Functional Family Therapy

High Fidelity Wraparound

Homebuilders

  • Child age range: 12-17

    Problem area: Conduct issues; truancy; law involvement; Poor parent mental health

    Treatment outcomes: Prevents out-of-home placement, law involvement; Less disruptive behavior

    Treatment length: 3-5 months

    Marker for family fit: Repeat court involvement

  • EBP One-Pager: MST

    • Overview of relevant Title IV-E Clearninghouse evidence surrounding MST

    Video Presentation: MST

    • Presented by Dr. Lisa Reiter

    Purveyor Website: MST Services

Multisystemic Therapy

  • Child age range: 2-7

    Problem area: Defiance, aggression, extreme mood swings; ineffective social skills; safety concerns

    Treatment outcomes: Positive parenting skills; decreased parent sadness and irritability; Stronger parent-child bond

    Treatment length: ~6 months, but depends on family progress

    Marker for family fit: Parent willingness to learn new skills

  • EBP One-Pager: PCIT

    • Overview of relevant Title IV-E Clearninghouse evidence surrounding PCIT

    PCIT Outcomes and Benefits One-Pager

    • A more in-depth look at the proven benefits of PCIT, compiled by CEP-Va staff using studies cited in the Title IV-E Clearinghouse.

    Video Presentation: PCIT

    • Presented by Andrea Carpenter, LPC

    Purveyor Website: PCIT International

Parent-Child Interaction Therapy

EBP Comparison Resources for Providers and Community Stakeholders

EBP Summaries Table

Basic overview of all Virginia Family First evidence-based programs eligible for Title IV-E funding (training and reimbursement)

Family Therapy Decision-making Guide #1 - BSFT, FFT, and MST

Comparison chart for elements of Brief Strategic Family Therapy, Functional Family Therapy, and Multisystemic Therapy, including age limits, referral indicators, treatment length, family involvement, and predictors of success

Family Therapy Decision-making Guide #2 - BSFT and FCU

Comparison chart for elements of Brief Strategic Family Therapy and Family Check-Up, including age limits, referral indicators, caregiver requirements, treatment length, locations, training requirements, and caseload requirements

Navigating Virginia’s Title IV-E Prevention Services Plan and Evidence-Based Programs

Navigating Evidence-Based Programs for Children and Families

Navigating Evidence-Based Programs for loved ones

Bench Card Guide to EBPs Available in Virginia

Card provided to judges across the state to increase awareness of EBPs available for youth

EBPs and Foster Care Prevention

An overview of the data surrounding how Virginia’s Family First EBPs can help reduce the risk of foster care for families.

Comparing EBPs to Traditional Treatment Outcomes

How to use Evidence-Based Programs in cases of Alternative Living Arrangements

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