Family First Prevention Services Fiscal Resources

Access a variety of resources below aimed at supporting fiscal claiming and sustainability for prevention services.

FFPS Program Administrative Activity Considerations

The FFPS Administrative Activities Resource details the workload and non-exhaustive administrative tasks associated with the FFPS Program and may assist counties and providers in understanding considerations related to contracting and implementation.

FFPS Program Evidence-Based Practice Unit of Service

The FFPS EBP Units of Service details the units of service established for each evidence-based practice in order to support standardization when reporting units of service in CWS-CARES.

Utilizing the State Block Grant Resource

The Utilizing the State Block Grant (SBG) Resource describes the allowable uses of FFPS SBG Funds, considerations for use, examples of use, and clarification of Maintenance of Effort (MOE), supplanting, and supplementing funds.

Chapin Hall Family First Evidence-Based Practices Exploration and Cost Tool

Use this cost tool developed by Chapin Hall to support budgeting and understand the costs associated with implementing the Evidence-Based Practices.

Prevention & Early Intervention Subcommittee: Financing Recommendations to Build and Sustain Community Pathways

In March 2024, the Prevention & Early Intervention (PEI) Committee of the California Child Welfare Council developed recommendations for funding community pathways to support sustainable and effective community pathway implementation.