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Pires, Sheila A.; Behar, Lenore; Friedman, Robert M.; Lourie, Ira; Ferreiro, Beverly; Langmeyer, David; May, Ann; Lazear, Katherine J. – 1996
This paper discusses the results of a study that investigated the effectiveness of the Fort Bragg demonstration project, a program which provided a comprehensive approach to the delivery of mental health and substance abuse services to a population of approximately 48,000 military-related children residing within the Fort Bragg catchment area.…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Disorders, Child Health, Children
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Schorr, Lisbeth B. – Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved, 1990
Examines elements of programs that have been successful at changing long-term outcomes among disadvantaged children and their families: delivering a wide array of services, building relationship of trust and respect, dealing with children as part of a family, and responding to those most at risk. Suggests ways to overcome barriers to multiplying…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Change Strategies, Child Health, Demonstration Programs
Hamner, Karl M.; Lambert, E. Warren; Bickman, Leonard – 1996
This study investigated the findings of a previous study on the effectiveness of the Fort Bragg Child and Adolescent Mental Health Demonstration Project, a program that provided a comprehensive approach to the delivery of mental health and substance abuse services to a population of military-related children residing within the Fort Bragg…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Disorders, Child Health, Children
Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. House Select Committee on Children, Youth, and Families. – 1991
Hearings were held concerning community-based mental health services for children. In an opening statement, Chairwoman Schroeder discussed issues of children's mental health and suggested that the committee study: (1) the effectiveness of community-based care in a model service system in California; (2) the importance of having service systems in…
Descriptors: Child Advocacy, Child Health, Childhood Needs, Children
Pumariega, Andres; Fallon, Theodore, Jr. – 1996
This report presents two discussions of conceptual and infrastructure issues that state mental health systems serving children with emotional disturbances must consider to make an effective transition towards a managed care organization of services under Medicaid. The first discussion, "Clinical Experiences in Managed Care Implementation for…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Child Health, Children, Decision Making
Jacobson, Miriam; Kolarek, Mary Hebert; Newton, Bonnie – 1996
This publication presents the efforts and results of leading large employers to improve the health of mothers and children. Section 1 profiles the pioneering efforts and innovative practices of seven large employers and one business group: Haggar Clothing Co.; Honeywell Inc.; Los Angeles Department of Water and Power; Monfort, Inc.; First Chicago…
Descriptors: Adults, Child Health, Corporations, Demonstration Programs