What is evaluation?
This short resource defines program evaluation in the context of child and family support services for those who are new to evaluation.
CFCA produces a range of publications. These include CFCA Papers, which offer an objective exploration of how research applies to policy and practice, and are written by or in collaboration with expert researchers and service providers. CFCA Resource Sheets and Practitioner Resources are shorter papers that focus on a specific issue in depth.
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This short resource defines program evaluation in the context of child and family support services for those who are new to evaluation.
This paper examines how men's behaviour change programs and fathering programs address fathering issues for men who use violence.
This short resource provides guidance and links to additional information to step you through a basic literature review.
This resource presents nine principles to apply to your evaluation to maximise its use.
This resource is for evaluation beginners needing help with developing an evaluation plan for a program, project or service for children and families.
Information about who is required by law to report suspected child abuse and neglect to government child protection authorities
A snapshot of the rates of involvement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in child protection and out-of-home care during 2016–2017
An overview of conceptual definitions of abusive and neglectful behaviours, and legislative definitions of "a child in need of protection"
This paper describes the configuration and characteristics of current therapeutic residential care services in Australia.
The purpose of this guide is to help in the implementation of evidence-informed programs and practices in the child and family service sector.
The Australian Institute of Family Studies acknowledges the traditional country throughout Australia on which we gather, live, work and stand.
We acknowledge all traditional custodians, their Elders past, present and emerging, and we pay our respects to their continuing connection to their culture, community, land, sea and rivers.