Family Participation in Evaluating Systems of Care: Family, Research, and Service System Perspectives.

Osher, Trina W.; van Kammen, Welmoet; Zaro, Susan M.

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ERIC Number: EJ623147

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2001

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Family Participation in Evaluating Systems of Care: Family, Research, and Service System Perspectives.

Osher, Trina W.; van Kammen, Welmoet; Zaro, Susan M.

Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, v9 n1 p63-70 Spr 2001

A survey of 37 system-of-care sites constituting 31 programs for children with serious mental health challenges found high family participation in such activities as modification of questionnaires, collecting data, and reviewing results. Low family participation was reported in the hiring of staff and data processing. Most families were compensated. (Contains references.) (Author/CR)

Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Disorders, Children, Data Collection, Emotional Disturbances, Family Involvement, Focus Groups, Integrated Services, Mental Disorders, Mental Health Programs, Parent Participation, Program Effectiveness, Program Evaluation

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Note: Special Issue: The National Evaluation of the Comprehensive Community Mental Health Services for Children and Their Families Program.