Specifications include, but are not limited to:The selected vendor will be responsible for utilizing the Systematic Research Review method to conduct a review of peer‐ reviewed literature published over the past ten years across a variety of disciplines (e.g., psychology, sociology, social work, developmental science, behavioral science, health) to identify: Effective evidence‐informed practice interventions and evidence‐based services; Service strategies that are effective and responsive to the commonly occurring risk factors and needs of the child welfare population; and, Methods of encouraging parents to obtain needed services. This literature review will build upon an analysis completed by ODJFS to identify the most common “profiles” of family, parent and child concerns. ODJFS is currently completing this analysis and will provide data to the selected vendor regarding the most prevalent constellations of family, parent and child concerns documented in Ohio’s child welfare assessment data. The literature review should focus on identification of successful practice interventions to address the needs and concerns identified through the profile analysis, including interventions in the following service areas: (1) substance abuse treatment; (2) domestic violence interventions for survivors, batterers and children; (3) mental health services for parents and children; (4) parenting education models; (5) community‐based services and supports; (6) financial services or supports to meet basic needs; (7) homelessness; (8) youth aging out of foster care; (9) teen parenting; (10) sexually abused children; and (11) child abuse, neglect and dependence. Studies which link child abuse and neglect and the aforementioned service areas {(1) through (10)} shall also be included.
