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EBA is dedicated to reducing unnecessary out-of-home placements of youth and enhancing the quality and effectiveness of child- and youth-serving systems. This is achieved through the high-fidelity implementation of intensive, home-based, evidence-based, and family-focused programs. EBA collaborates with leaders of child-serving agencies, policymakers, and professionals to introduce effective strategies that reduce costs and improve outcomes for youth and their families.

EBPs are interventions that have been rigorously tested and proven effective through randomized, controlled trials. EBA selects programs that demonstrate consistent, positive outcomes, are cost-effective, and are nationally recognized and endorsed by the health and science community.

EBA provides comprehensive support mechanisms required for successful EBP implementation, including:

• Assessing community needs and identifying appropriate EBPs.
  Recruiting qualified local service providers.
• Training and supporting agencies in best practices for staff recruitment, hiring, training, and retention.
• Brokering training and licensing agreements with EBP developers.
• Coordinating EBP orientation and follow-up training.
• Ensuring compliance with required licenses and certifications.
• Developing referral and data collection protocols.
• Monitoring adherence to model program standards and practices.
• Holding providers and stakeholders accountable for outcomes.
• Establishing performance measurement processes and reporting schedules.

By collaborating with EBA, clients can:

• Become more efficient in serving high-risk youth.
• Access program and service options that lower contracting risks and provide measurable outcomes.
• Improve contractor and government accountability.
• Ensure better use of taxpayer dollars by providing cost-effective alternatives to out-of-home placement.

EBA recognizes the challenges in recruiting, hiring, training, certifying, and retaining talented front-line clinical staff for EBPs. To address this, EBA has developed "EBA Hiring Toolkits" specific to well-supported EBPs, providing proven tools, strategies, and resources that promote workforce development and build the capacity of provider agencies to deliver evidence-based prevention programs. 

Performance-Based Contracting is an approach where payment for services is tied directly to the provider's ability to produce positive results. EBA employs PBC to ensure accountability, transferring performance risk to EBA and, through its oversight, holding community-based providers accountable for outcomes. This model promotes efficiency and effectiveness in service delivery.

EBA aids leaders in child-serving systems by providing tools, resources, and expertise to navigate the complex challenges of implementing EBPs. This includes administrative oversight, referral management, data collection, and evaluation, all aimed at achieving successful outcomes and effective system transformation.