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Presented at the 17th Annual Research Conference

Project MATCH: Fidelity and Outcomes

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Session Number: 13 Room: Salon I

Presenting: Eric Bruns

All Authors for this paper: Eric Bruns; Frank Rider

Presentation Type: part of symposium

Synopsis: Project MATCH, a 5th year Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS) grant site in Pima County, Arizona, has systematically compiled both fidelity and outcomes data generated from its efforts to develop a countywide system of care for young people with serious emotional disturbances who have involvement with multiple systems. The Project MATCH cohort has generally and consistently included a relatively high percentage of young people with significant risk factors. Project MATCH’s principal investigator will review and analyze data compiled through the most recent calendar quarter, comparing fidelity and outcomes evidence, and highlighting intriguing findings for discussion of system, practice and treatment implications.

Date: Monday, March 1, 2004

Session Time: 1:15 PM - 2:45 PM

Wraparound for Non-Typical Populations: Can we Bring These Youth Home?

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Session Number: 13 Room: Salon I

Presenting: Twylla Abrahamson; Kimberly Tyda; Daria Rostovtseva

All Authors for this paper: Twylla Abrahamson; Kimberly Tyda; Daria Rostovtseva

Presentation Type: part of symposium

Synopsis: This study examined the ability of Wraparound to serve a non-traditional population of youth. Results revealed that 73% of youth were served successfully and were residing in the community at discharge. There were differences in success rates between children referred through Probation, Child Protective Services, and Mental Health agencies. Probation youth had the highest rates of success (93%), followed by CPS referred youth (70%). Mental health youth were less likely to be in a community setting at discharge and were more likely to drop-out of the program.

Date: Monday, March 1, 2004

Session Time: 1:15 PM - 2:45 PM

A Comparison of the Impact of Wraparound to Traditional Mental Health and Child Welfare Services on Outcomes and Cost

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Session Number: 13 Room: Salon I

Presenting: Christa Peterson; Jim Rast

All Authors for this paper: Christa Peterson; Jim Rast; Norma Abi-Karan; Leanne Earnest; Les Gruner

Presentation Type: part of symposium

Synopsis: Though there have been many anecdotal reports of positive impacts of the wraparound process on child and family outcomes, there have been few controlled research studies. The current study compares the outcomes and cost impact of the wraparound process to traditional child welfare case management and mental health services for children in the child welfare system in Nevada. Nevada is implementing a systems change within their child welfare system statewide and part of this change includes the implementation of the wraparound process to meet the needs of children and youth with severe emotional disorders. To evaluate this effort the state legislature required and funded a controlled evaluation of the process. This presentation will compare the outcomes for wraparound and control groups on residential placement, school performance, mental health symptoms, behavior, and juvenile justice and child welfare outcomes at six and twelve month intervals. This presentation will also compare the types and costs of both formal services and informal supports for the children and families in both the experimental (wraparound process; n=227) and control (traditional mental health services; n=100) groups.

Date: Monday, March 1, 2004

Session Time: 1:15 PM - 2:45 PM