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This bill requires the Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) to submit a comprehensive, one-time report by January 1, 2026, on the effectiveness of evidence-based programs (EBPs) implemented under the Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA). The report will provide detailed insights into how these programs help keep children out of foster care by analyzing their impact on high-risk families. Specifically, the bill mandates that the report include information on the availability and types of EBPs, the number of families served, the reduction in high-risk family designations after program participation, and comparative data on family reunification timelines for families who did and did not participate in FFPSA-funded programs. The report will be made publicly available on the DCYF website and submitted to the governor, speaker of the house, and senate president, offering a comprehensive assessment of the programs' success in supporting families and preventing foster care placements. This legislation builds upon existing annual reporting requirements and aims to provide valuable data on the effectiveness of prevention-focused family services.

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