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Blau, Gary M.; Caldwell, Beth; Fisher, Sylvia K.; Kuppinger, Anne; Levison-Johnson, Jody; Lieberman, Robert – Child Welfare, 2010
The Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) provides a framework for achieving positive outcomes for youth and families served in residential and community programs. Founded on core principles, an emerging evidence base, and acknowledged best practices, the BBI emphasizes collaboration and coordination between providers, families, youth, advocates, and…
Descriptors: Residential Programs, Community Programs, Cooperation, Coordination
Shavelle, Robert; Strauss, David – American Journal on Mental Retardation, 1999
A study investigated the mortality rates of 1,812 California clients with developmental disabilities transferred from institutions into community care in 1996. Results indicate there were 36 deaths, an 88% increase in risk-adjusted mortality over that expected in institutions. Mortality was greatest among the highest-functioning persons.…
Descriptors: Adults, Cognitive Ability, Community Programs, Death