Family First Toolkit

Virginia Department of Social Services is committed to using reliable, accurate, transparent and timely two-way communication among stakeholders throughout the implementation of Family First. VDSS developed and compiled these resources to support education and outreach about Family First.

VDSS Hosts Virtual Evidence Based Services Open House

On April 27th, 2021, VDSS partnered with national purveyors and trainers to discuss the evidence based services that will be eligible for title IV-E funding upon implementation of Family First on July 1st. A recording of the event and presentation materials can be found here.

ACYF-CB-PI-18-09 State Requirements for Electing Title IV-E Prevention and Family Services and Programs
Tags: Prevention, Administration for Children and Families, Evidence-Based Programs

American Youth Policy Forum Infographic - VDSS
Tags: Strategic Plan, Implementation, Community Engagement

Embedding Evidence-Based Programs into the Child Welfare System
Tags: Prevention, Evidence-Based Programs

Evidence-Based Programs Information Handout
Tags:Evidence-Based Programs, Prevention, Clearinghouse

Family First Overview Information Handout
Tags: Administration for Children and Families, Prevention, Qualified Residential Treatment Program

Family First Overview Webinar (Video)
Tags:Administration for Children and Families, Implementation

Family First Overview Webinar Powerpoint
Tags: Administration for Children and Families, Implementation

Foster Care Placement Continuum
Tags: Foster Care, Family-Based Placements, Non Family-Based Placements

National Model Foster Family Home Licensing Standards Information Memorandum
Tags: Foster Care, Foster Homes, Administration for Children and Families, Model Licensing Standards

Qualified Residential Treatment Program Information Handout
Tags: Foster Care, Non Family-Based Placements, Qualified Residential Treatment Program

SAMHSA Trauma-informed Guidance
Tags: Prevention, Trauma-informed, Evidence-Based Programs

Title IV-E Prevention Services Clearinghouse
Tags: Prevention, Evidence-Based Programs, Clearinghouse

Title IV-E Prevention Services Clearinghouse Handbook
Tags: Prevention, Evidence-Based Programs, Federal Clearinghouse

Virginia Family First Implementation Plan
Tags: Strategic Plan, Implementation, Community Engagement

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