ECBG and the Prevention of Foster Care Removals
Kansas Early Childhood Prevention Research
Partners
Kansas Department for Children and Families
Prevention and Protection
Kansas Children’s Cabinet and Trust Fund
Early Childhood Block Grant
Type of Project
Longitudinal Analysis
Historical and ongoing analysis of integrated data by early childhood intervention, demographics, and outcomes (maltreatment reports, removals)
Status
Approved
May 10, 2021
Data Sharing Agreement
Active
Purpose
The Kansas Early Childhood Data Trust links Early Childhood Block Grant (ECBG) program data with data from the Department of Children and Families (DCF) to identify the most effective systems approach for preventing child maltreatment. This project also studies the long-term impact of prevention-focused services.
The community-based prevention efforts funded by ECBG prioritize family well-being across several domains of early care and education services to prevent child maltreatment and family separation. As one of the first states to sign the Family First Prevention Services Act into law, Kansas invested in early childhood services with evidenced-based early prevention and intervention services and practices—strengthening coordination between state agencies and community organizations.
Catalog of Results and Products
Return on Investment for Kansas Early Childhood
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Updated February 5, 2025