Prevention Policy

The Council for Children & Families (CCF) has adopted a new Protective Factor framework to guide our grant making and system change efforts. The changes reflect advances in research and the availability of new accountability tools.

New CCF Protective Factor Framework
• Nurturing and Attachment
• Knowledge of Parenting and Child Development
• Parental Resilience
• Social Connections
• Concrete Support for Families
• Children’s Social Emotional Competence

The Council for Children & Families developed a theory of change to guide our thinking about what it takes to effectively support families in order to prevent child abuse and neglect. 

Theories of change are an integral part of any planning and implementation process.  They provide a roadmap of the belief system and strategies for making positive change in the lives of individuals, organizations and the community. 

"If..." is the 2009 Annual Report from the Council for Children & Families.  The report outlines the positive outcomes that result when parents and caregivers are supported in their efforts to ensure that children grow, thrive and learn in safe, loving and healthy environments.

This policy brief describes how investing in effective child abuse and neglect prevention pays the highest dividends in the results we want in Washington State: healthy children succeeding in school, becoming productive citizens, and someday raising strong families of their own.

This policy brief describes the theory behind investing in evidence based practice and its potential benefit to Washington families.

This policy brief describes the Council for Children & Families' approach to prevention through cost-benefit analysis and adherence to outcome based evaluation.

This policy brief describes how home visiting is used in Washington State as part of an early childhood intervention that can enhance parenting and promote the optimal growth and development of young children.

If you are interested in being considered for an appointment to the Council, please contact us at ccf@ccf.wa.gov. The Council reviews all applications received and may contact you for an initial interview.