California Evidence-Based Clearinghouse for Child Welfare

06/12/2026

From 42,254 website visitors in the CEBC’s first year online to more than 266,000 visitors annually today. 📈

Over the past 20 years, the CEBC has continued growing as a trusted, research-informed resource for the child welfare field.

Thank you to everyone who has visited, shared, and used the CEBC to support children, youth, and families over the years.

06/11/2026

📢 Be among the first to help shape a new training for mandated reporters in California!

Seeking participants for a PILOT TEST of AB 2085 in Practice: Distinguishing Poverty from Neglect. This session is an opportunity to preview the training before it is finalized and provide valuable feedback that will inform future revisions and improvements.

🗓️ June 23, 2026
⏰ 10:00–11:30 a.m. PT

⚠️ This is a pilot training, not the final version. Participant feedback is a critical part of the process and will help guide refinements before broader implementation. Space is limited, and the session will not be recorded.

👉 Register today: https://www.caltrin.org/trainings/ab-2085-in-practice/

06/11/2026

📢 The June issue of the CEBC Connection is out now! Featuring resources relevant to child welfare professionals like you! Read it here 👉 https://cebc.link/CEBC-NLJune26

Inside you'll find:
✅ Celebrating 20 Years of the CEBC
✅ Additions & updates to the CEBC Program Registry, including a brand-new Topic Area
✅ CEBC Program Updates: The Latest Research Reviews
✅ Newly Added & Updated resources
✅ Community Spotlight
✅ FREE & from our partner project, California Training Institute🎓

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06/10/2026

How do you bring scientific knowledge to the people who need it most?

As we celebrate 20 years of the CEBC, we're honored to share reflections from Haluk Soydan, Professor at the University of Southern California and a member of the CEBC Scientific Panel since the beginning.

For two decades, Dr. Soydan has witnessed the CEBC's evolution from an innovative idea into a trusted resource that helps bring research into practice for child welfare professionals, families, and researchers.

In this anniversary video, he reflects on the CEBC's role in making evidence-based knowledge accessible, actionable, and impactful—not only in California, but around the world.

Thank you, Dr. Soydan, for your longstanding contributions to the CEBC and for helping advance the use of research to support children and families.

🎥 Watch his story below and join us in celebrating 20 years of the CEBC.
https://youtube.com/shorts/S5SEoVX_aw8?feature=share

Haluk Soydan, Scientific Panel member for 20 years, shares about th...

06/09/2026

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06/09/2026

Youth with diverse sexual orientation, gender identity, and expression (SOGIE) are disproportionately represented in the system—highlighting the importance of affirming, research-informed support for youth, families, and professionals.

The CEBC’s Supporting Youth with Diverse Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity and Expression (SOGIE) Programs spotlight evidence-based programs designed to strengthen knowledge, skills, and support for:

• Youth with diverse SOGIE
• Parents, caregivers, and resource parents
• Providers and professionals, including caseworkers, educators, and congregate care staff

Explore programs and resources supporting inclusive, affirming care:
✨ https://cebc.link/SuppYouthw/DiverseSOGIE

06/08/2026

Don't miss this week's HOPE 101 workshop, led by our staff of certified HOPE Facilitators from California Evidence-Based Clearinghouse for Child Welfare and our partner project, California Training Institute.

HOPE offers a paradigm shift in the way practitioners approach their work with families and children, from one that emphasizes deficits and problems, to one that actively seeks out strengths and assets.

Join us for this free workshop and learn how you can deliver HOPE to the families you serve:

📅 June 11, 2026
🕐 1:00 - 3:00 P.M. PT
🔗 Register at https://caltrin.link/hope101

The HOPE 101 workshop is led by our staff of certified HOPE Facilitators from CalTrin and the CEBC. This training is designed for all staff of family resource centers (FRCs), Child Abuse Prevention Councils (CAPCs), community-based organizations, and other child- and family-serving systems.

06/08/2026

Over the past 20 years, the CEBC has continued to grow alongside the evolving field of child welfare. 💙

What began with just 2 topic areas at the CEBC’s launch in 2006 has expanded to 60 topic areas as of June 2026 — reflecting emerging research, changing priorities, and the diverse needs of children, youth, and families.

📍 2006: 2 Topic Areas
📍 2026: 60 Topic Areas

As the field evolves, the CEBC remains committed to advancing access to research-informed, evidence-based practices that support positive outcomes for children and families.

06/05/2026

🌈 Happy Pride Month!

This month, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and diversity of LGBTQ+ communities while reaffirming the importance of inclusion, equity, and belonging for all. Every child, youth, and family deserves to feel safe, supported, respected, and empowered to live authentically. 🏳️‍🌈💙

Together, we can continue building communities and systems that honor identity, promote well-being, and support positive outcomes for everyone.

06/05/2026

📈 20 years of growth, learning, and advancing evidence-based practice in child welfare.

When the California Evidence-Based Clearinghouse for Child Welfare (CEBC) launched in 2006, the Program Registry included just 17 programs. Today, the CEBC features 600 programs supporting children, youth, and families across a wide range of topic areas and service needs.

As research evolves and the needs of the field continue to grow, the CEBC remains committed to helping agencies, organizations, and professionals identify and implement research-supported practices that promote child and family well-being.

Thank you to everyone who has been part of the CEBC’s journey over the past 20 years. 💙