Tier 1 (Evidence-Based Practices)
Evidence-Based Practices are “gold standard” programs – those programs that have been empirically proven to produce positive outcomes. A variety of evidence-based clearinghouses evaluate whether or not programs meet the criteria for being evidence-based. Generally, these clearinghouses use the similar criteria: rigorous evaluation using experimental design, publication in a peer-reviewed journal, sustained effect, and replication. Often, these rigorous evaluations are completed by universities, government agencies, and privately funded research institutes. It is less common for a locality to have the necessary resources to complete this level of evaluation. Evidence-based practices are popular with funders because there is a high likelihood that the initiative will work as intended.
The following programs in Sonoma County meet the criteria for Tier 1.| Program | Funded By | Implemented By |
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Aggression Replacement Training |
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AVANCE |
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Big Brothers Big Sisters |
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| Cognitive Behavioral Therapy |
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| Coping Cat |
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Families in Action (for age group 12-14) |
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| Guiding Good Choices |
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Healthier Living - Chronic Disease Self Management Program |
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Nurse-Family Partnership |
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Project Learn |
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Project RESPECT |
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Project Success |
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Restorative Justice Conferencing |
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| Seeking Safety |
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SMART Moves |
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Structured Decision Making Assessment System |
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| Trauma - Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy | ||
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Tier 2 (Promising Practices)
Promising Practices are local programs that do not meet the criteria for evidence-based practice but they are outcomes-based. The program design is based on a literature review and reflected in a logic model. A manual ensures standardized implementation for all clients. The program has been provided to more than one cohort. And, an evaluation documents promising outcomes.
The following programs in Sonoma County meet the criteria for Tier 2.| Program | Funded By | Implemented By |
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AVID |
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| CARES Plus | ||
Dependency Drug Court |
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| Double Punches Boxing Club |
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Family Justice Center of Sonoma County |
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| Family Therapy | ||
Gang PreventionThrough Targeted Outreach |
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Girl's Circle |
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Healthy for Life |
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| PACEAPP | ||
Padres Unidos |
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Pasitos Playgroups |
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| Partners for Change Outcomes Management System |
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Reach Out and Read |
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Sierra Youth Center |
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| Scholarship Sonoma County - 10,000 Degrees |
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| Summer Search |
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Tackling Tough Skills |
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TRIBES |
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Triple Play |
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Tier 3 (Emerging Practices)
Emerging Practices are currently implemented or are planned for implementation. They have the intent of being outcomes-based and meet the pre-requisites for outcomes-based practice. These programs are also based on a literature review and reflected in a logic model. These programs may not have a manual, but do, at a minimum, have policies and procedures. The clients may still be the first cohort. And, although an evaluation has been planned, it has not yet been implemented.
The following programs in Sonoma County meet the criteria for Tier 3.| Program | Funded By | Implemented By |
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| Center for Economic Success Outreach Plan | ||
| Family Child Care Home Educational Network | ||
| Gateway to Quality | ||
| iDo26.2 |
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Lifelong Connections Program |
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| My Life Transition Program | ||
Schools of Hope Literacy Initiative |
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| Somatic Experiencing Brief Stabalization Program |
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| Sonoma County Youth Ecology Corps |
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| Southwest Family Resource Centers | ||
| Tutoring and Mentoring Program | ||
| Value in Preschool | ||
WHEEL Plus |
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