Use of services prior to and following intensive family preservation services

Article Abstract:

This article provides an evaluation of intensive family preservation services (IFPS), a short term service that provides support to families who have at least one child who is facing out-of-home placement. The author maintains IFPS have been considered by many of its critics as ineffective due to the short duration of the service, but states IFPS therapists often direct families to more individualized services.

Psychological aspects, Services, Children, Problem families, Dysfunctional families, Family services

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Treatment Foster Care in a system of care: sequences and correlates of residential placements

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This article evaluates Treatment Foster Care for children with mental disorders and aggressive behavior. The authors examined residential placements, comparing the outcomes with group homes or residential treatment, and maintain the results are inconclusive and more research must be conducted.

Other Residential Care Facilities, Residential care, Foster Homes, Aggressiveness (Psychology) in children, Childhood aggressiveness, Foster home care, Childhood aggression

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Helping children access and use services: a review

Article Abstract:

This article discusses how to prevent the high drop out rates for mental health services for children. The author evaluates engagement intervention, maintaining it is moderately successful.

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