TITLE IV-E PREVENTION CLEARINGHOUSE PROGRAM REVIEW

Research indicates that Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) are overrepresented in the child welfare system. The Family First Prevention Services Act established the Title IV-E Prevention Services Clearinghouse to evaluate programs aimed at preventing foster care placements. Programs rated as “well-supported” must demonstrate effectiveness through rigorous research, including sustained positive outcomes. This study systematically reviews 584 peer-reviewed articles on 19 well-supported programs, evaluating whether they include diverse samples and conduct subgroup analyses to determine their relevance for BIPOC families. By assessing these methodological factors, the study examines whether the existing evidence supports equitable intervention outcomes across different populations.​
PROJECT COLLABORATORS
Nehal Eldeeb
Amelia Popowics
Shengyi Jing
RELATED PUBLICATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
  • Eldeeb, N., Khaimov, S., & Lee, S.J. (May 2025). Who benefits? Racial/ethnic representation and subgroup outcomes in Title IV-E “well-supported” programs. Society for Prevention Research, 33rd Annual Meeting, Seattle, WA, USA.
  • Khaimov, S., Eldeeb, N., & Lee, S.J. (April 2025). Mental health outcomes for minorities in child welfare prevention programs. Midwestern Psychological Association, 97th Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, USA.

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​Dr. Shawna J. Lee is Director of the Parenting in Context Research Lab, which operates as a part of the University of Michigan School of Social Work.
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