CYBHI Scaling EBPs and CDEPs
The Scaling EBPs and CDEPs Program strengthens children and youth behavioral health statewide by expanding equitable, evidence-informed and community-defined practices that improve access, prevention, and long-term well-being for historically underserved communities.
Project Start/End Dates: January 2024-ongoing
Geographic Area(s) of Focus: California-Statewide
Funder: Department of Health Care Services (DHCS)
Project Overview
The Scaling EBPs and CDEPs Program is a statewide effort under California’s $4 billion Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative (CYBHI) to expand equitable, effective behavioral health interventions for children and youth. The program advances prevention, early intervention, and timely access to care through evidence-informed and community-defined approaches.
Needs
Children and youth—particularly those from historically underserved communities—continue to face significant behavioral health disparities. There is a critical need to scale interventions that are both effective and culturally responsive, while ensuring sustainability and long-term system impact.
Approach
As the prime recipient and third-party administrator, CIBHS partners with the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) and Heluna Health to distribute grant funding to more than 400 organizations statewide. These grantees—including community-based organizations, schools, childcare centers, faith-based organizations, providers, hospitals, and clinics—are supported in building capacity to deliver services in communities with the greatest need.
Key Focus Areas
Targeted Technical Assistance
Providing equity-driven support to help organizations implement, strengthen, and sustain interventions.
Investment
To date, more than $300 million has been invested statewide to help organizations implement, strengthen, and sustain effective, culturally responsive practices.
Scaling Effective Practices
Expanding EBPs and CDEPs with demonstrated impact on children and youth behavioral health.
Equity and Sustainability
Prioritizing racial equity, community relevance, and long-term system integration.
