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Presented at the 18th Annual Research Conference

Enhancing and Adapting Treatment Foster Care

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Session Number: 13 Room: Salon I

Presentation Type: symposium

Chair: Elizabeth M.Z. Farmer Discussant: Barbara J. Burns

Synopsis: Treatment Foster Care (TFC) is considered to be an evidence-based treatment for youth. This symposium discusses research findings and ongoing research focused on existing TFC programs, factors related to positive outcomes, and a research project to improve 'real world' practice in TFC. Background from Chamberlain's evidence-based model of TFC and from our observational study of TFC in 'real world' practice provide a backdrop for a new randomized trial of 'enhanced real world' TFC. The symposium highlights findings, provides rationale and details on modifications of evidence-based TFC, and discusses research challenges and opportunities in this type of work.

Date: Monday, March 7, 2005

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

What We Learned and Where it Led Us....

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Presenting: Elizabeth Farmer

All Authors for this paper: Elizabeth Farmer

Presentation Type: element of symposium

Synopsis: This introduction provides a backdrop of findings from our recently completed NIMH-funded study of TFC throughout North Carolina. It highlights findings and implications of these findings for our current randomized trial designed to test effectiveness of "enhanced" TFC, "Together Facing the Challenge."

Together Facing the Challenge: Adapting evidence-based TFC

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Presenting: Maureen Murray

All Authors for this paper: Maureen Murray

Presentation Type: element of symposium

Synopsis: This presentation examines the content and approach for training and implementation of our enhanced TFC, titled "Together Facing the Challenge." It discusses elements that are drawn from Chamberlain's evidence-based model as well as modifications based on previous research findings.

New Additions to "Together Facing the Challenge"

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Presenting: Shannon Dorsey

All Authors for this paper: Shannon Dorsey

Presentation Type: element of symposium

Synopsis: This presentation will highlight two areas where our previous research suggested there were enormous gaps between needs in "real world" TFC and the existing evidence-based model. To fill these needs, we have included a targeted focus on treating prior trauma (particularly prior sexual abuse) and an increased attention to preparation for adulthood. Both of these components, their rationale, and challenges in their incorporation will be discussed.