Welcome
The Title IV-E Prevention Services Clearinghouse was established by the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to conduct an objective and transparent review of research on programs and services intended to provide enhanced support to children and families and prevent foster care placements.
The Prevention Services Clearinghouse, developed in accordance with the Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA) as codified in Title IV-E of the Social Security Act, reviews research on programs and services that can be rated as well-supported, supported, promising, or does not currently meet criteria.
What's New
As of February 2026, the Prevention Services Clearinghouse has reviewed 212 programs and services; 97 of these have been rated as promising, supported, or well-supported.
New ratings are now available for the following programs and services:
- Buprenorphine: FDA-Approved Medication for Opioid Use Disorder
- Methadone Maintenance Therapy: FDA-Approved Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (Re-Review)
- Naltrexone: FDA-Approved Medication for Opioid Use Disorder
These programs were reviewed using the Fast-Track Evidence Review Procedure for FDA-Approved Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) as Part of Comprehensive Treatment Plans.
There is a new FAQ: How are final program and service ratings determined?
What's Next
The Clearinghouse will continue to review programs and services using the Handbook of Standards and Procedures, Version 2.0.
The Clearinghouse will continue to release ratings for programs and services on a rolling basis. To review a working list of the next programs and services planned for systematic review, visit our Programs and Services Planned for Review page.
Learn More
Read our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for additional information!
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Check out our webinars and other resources to learn about Clearinghouse standards and procedures, and more.
Contact Us
Have a question about the review of a program or service? Need help using the website? You can email us at PreventionServices@abtglobal.com.
Abt Associates is now Abt Global. The Prevention Services Clearinghouse email address has changed to PreventionServices@abtglobal.com.
We will continue to receive correspondence sent to our legacy email address PreventionServices@abtassoc.com.