Evidence Based Implementation

Interventions based on the best available research and knowledge

The Evidence Based Development and Implementation Team supports operationalizing, increasing utilization, and ensuring ongoing fidelity of Evidence Based Programs & Services in our Continuum to prevent entry into DHHS custody and improve the quality of life of the children, youth and families we serve.

Program Summary

The Utah Department of Health and Human Services is committed to providing approved, evidence-based behavioral health, mental health and substance abuse prevention and treatment services to a child or their family in order to prevent entry into DHHS Custody.

Our office provides technical assistance in the development, implementation and monitoring of evidence based programs and services to ensure that program targets and outcomes are realistic, achievable and sustainable. In conjunction with the appropriate OU’s, we work to Identify the current capacity and utilization of DHHS to deliver EBP through DHHS staff and the Contracted Provider network. We facilitate trainings to meet ongoing capacity needs and oversee training completion.

We also ensure DHHS staff and contracted providers meet ongoing fidelity requirements for program targets and outcomes.

EBP Programs and Services

• Functional Family Therapy
• Parent Child Interaction Therapy
• Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• Motivational Interviewing
• SafeCare
• Utah Youth Village Families First