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 practice guide provides evidence-based guidance on screening for and supporting those faced with food insecurity in Australia.
This practice paper reviews the evidence on food security and describes the prevalence, impact and experience of food insecurity in Australia.
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.
This paper reviews evidence about client violence, and the threat of it, towards workers in the child, family and community welfare sector.
This practice paper focuses on improving cross-sectoral relationships between child protection and child and family welfare practitioners.
The purpose of this guide is to help in the implementation of evidence-informed programs and practices in the child and family service sector.
This resource is for practitioners and policy makers who want to learn more about the needs assessment process or how to conduct a needs assessment.
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.