Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative Evaluation Consulting Services
Through its Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative (CYBHI), California is investing more than $4 billion to improve the behavioral health and well-being of children, youth, and families. The initiative is organized into 20 workstreams designed to make services better and more accessible while strengthening support and collaboration at the systems level.
As a subcontractor to Mathematica, JBA is evaluating the CYBHI on behalf of California Health and Human Services Agency through June 2026. JBA serves as the workstream liaison to the California Department of Public Health and conducts interviews with county and state representatives to assess CYBHI implementation and outcomes.
Staff
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Colleen Morrison, Ph.D.
Senior Research Associate
Colleen Morrison has more than 15 years of experience in program evaluation and applied developmental research. Her areas of expertise include maternal...
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Nichole Sturmfels, M.P.H.
Senior Data Manager
Nichole Sturmfels has nearly 20 years of experience in applied public health research, specializing in data system selection, implementation, operations, and...
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Patrice Cachat, M.S.W.
Research Associate
Patrice Cachat has nearly 20 years of experience in child and family services with extensive knowledge in child welfare and protection and child and adolescent...
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Jessica Bruning, M.S.
Research Associate
Jessica Bruning has more than 5 years of experience in public policy, program evaluation, and research related to children and families. Her skills include mixed-...
Partners
Mathematica, Health Management Associates, University of California, Los Angeles