Evidence-based practices (EBP) is one of the more recent decision improvement processes that has captured the attention of many state governments and human service organizations at this time of critical service need. This article argues that EBP has indeed improved on the theoretical-based approaches of the past, but that there is a critical need to advance evidence collection and evaluation processes from the Dick Schoech is Dulak Professor, School of Social Work, University of Texas at Arlington, TX. Dr. Schoech specializes in administration and technology applications. He is chair of the HUSITA (Human Services Information Technology Applications), an international association of professionals dedicated to promoting the ethical and effective use of IT to serve humanity better (www.husita.org).