Family First Prevention Services

Course Summary

This course is designed to teach behavioral health providers about Colorado’s Enhanced Standardized Assessment (ESA) process for young people involved with child welfare or the Division of Youth Services (DYS). Participants will learn how Colorado is implementing the ESA in accordance with the Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA), the additional required components of the ESA when completed for child welfare and DYS, and the process for conducting the ESA for child welfare and DYS. Behavioral health providers are required to take this course to conduct ESAs for young people involved with child welfare and DYS.

Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

1. Describe Colorado’s Enhanced Standardized Assessment (ESA) process for child welfare and the Division of Youth Services (DYS).
2. Explain the role of the Qualified Individual (QI).
3. Ensure assessment quality and consistency in accordance with professional standards, best practices, and the expectations of contracting entities.

Learning Audience

This course is required for all behavioral health providers conducting Colorado’s Enhanced Standardized Assessments for young people involved with child welfare or the Division of Youth Services (DYS).

Course Duration

• 60 minutes