Demonstrated that children enrolled in therapeutic day treatment programs made developmental gains but that not all children benefited equally. Indicates the need for social workers to evaluate treatment programs critically and to use the evaluation results to modify ongoing treatment and to facilitate placement decisions. (Author/KS)

Reports findings of qualitative, exploratory study that examined outcomes for 20 women who had successfully completed the Family Rehabilitation Program in New York City and identifies client characteristics associated with successful drug rehabilitation and practice interventions that support retention in drug treatment. (Author/FC)