This document was printed from the website of the California Evidence-Based Clearinghouse for Child Welfare (CEBC), which you can access at http://www.cachildwelfareclearinghouse.org/
This document was printed from the website of the California Evidence-Based Clearinghouse for Child Welfare (CEBC), which you can access at http://www.cachildwelfareclearinghouse.org/
Overview of the Rating Systems: Each program or model reviewed by the California Evidence-Based Clearinghouse for Child Welfare (CEBC) will be rated on two scales.
Scientific Rating Scale: This scale will be a 1 to 6 rating of the strength of the research evidence supporting the practice. A scientific rating of 1 represents a practice with the strongest research evidence and a 6 represents a concerning practice that appears to pose substantial risk to children and families. Click on the Scientific Rating Scale link to see the whole rating scale.
Child Welfare Relevance Rating Scale: The second type of rating, The Child Welfare Relevance Rating, examines the degree to which the program or model was designed for families served within the child welfare system. This scale is needed as some well-researched practices may never have been intended for child welfare applications and the research upon which the scientific rating is made, may have little relevance to child welfare environments. Click on the Child Welfare Relevance Rating Scale link to see the whole rating scale.
After the programs have been reviewed and rated, a provisional rating will be provided for 60 days. If you would like to provide feedback for any of the identified programs, you can find a feedback form on that program's detailed report or use our general contact form.