Facilitating the Transition from Residential Treatment into the Community: IV. Making Use of Community Resources

Leichtman, Martin; Leichtman, Maria Luisa

doi:10.1300/j007v19n03_03

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“…It is reasonable to assume youth transitioning from residential care also require plans and services directed at improving future outcomes. In addition, literature suggests that one of the areas of greatest importance in a youth's transition is aftercare (e.g., establishing community connections for youth and their family, providing options for employment and financial assistance ;Lieberman 2004;Leichtman and Leichtman 2002). The results of this study suggest a need to assess youth strengths and skills related to transition to assist youth in preparing for their post-discharge environment.…”

Section: Implications For Practicementioning

confidence: 86%

The Transition Status of Youth Departing Residential Care

Casey

Reid

Trout

et al. 2010

Child Youth Care Forum

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This study evaluated the characteristics related to a successful reintegration among youth from a residential facility. Specifically, this study describes the transition skills of youth at departure in five areas: (a) education and employment goals, (b) selfdetermination skills, (c) social support, (d) life skills, and (e) hopefulness. Further, selfreport and teacher ratings of youths' self-determination and life skills were examined to determine possible differences in perception between youth and their school and Family Teachers (house-parents). One hundred four youth departing the Boys Town Treatment Family Home residential program participated in the study. The majority of youth reported average to above average skills in the five domains. However, significant differences were found between youth and schoolteacher reports of self-determination skills. The results indicate the need to provide transition services related to success post-discharge, including individualized transition plans and family involvement during treatment.

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Section: Implications For Practicementioning

confidence: 86%

The Transition Status of Youth Departing Residential Care

Casey

Reid

Trout

et al. 2010

Child Youth Care Forum

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“…Furthermore, residential centers can also impact the clarity of outcome results by working toward greater explicitness, consistency, and cohesiveness between mission statements, philosophy of care, and services provided. For example, it is essential that the transition to the community become more intentional and better integrated into the daily life goals of the residence (Leichtman & Leichtman, 2001a, 2001b. Successful use of residential service would then include how well collaborative relationships are maintained through significant linkages with the community.…”

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confidence: 99%

Outcomes for Children and Adolescents After Residential Treatment: A Review of Research from 1993 to 2003

2005

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The focus of this research review is to determine what factors increase the likelihood that positive individual and systemic changes occur for children and adolescents following discharge from residential treatment. Residential treatment outcome studies from 1993 to 2003 that fulfilled predetermined criteria were located through 4 on-line databases using key word combinations. The research selected was: (a) 7 studies that measured outcome immediately upon completion of treatment and discharge, and (b) 11 studies where outcome progress was assessed at one or more follow-up dates after discharge. Results showed that children and adolescents with severe emotional and behaviour disorders can benefit and sustain positive outcomes from residential treatment that is multi-modal, holistic and ecological in its approach. Similar to the clinical child psychotherapy research, conclusions must be tempered due to the limited number of studies and methodological weaknesses. Future considerations highlight how research results can more realistically reflect intervention effectiveness when elements of the ecological and systemic landscape of care are addressed. KEY WORDS: residential treatment; outcome research; children and adolescents; mental health; youth in care.In a recent review of international epidemiological research, Waddell and Shepherd (2002) report that 15% to 20% of children experience clinically identified mental health disorders that cause both significant symptoms and impairment. For 3% to 8% of the 30% of the children who seek treatment (Burns,

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“…Several models, including the Child and Adolescent Service System Program (CASSP), espouse these approaches by focusing on the interpersonal and systems issues that contribute to emotional and behavioral difficulties by teaching skills, focusing on families, and emphasizing community involvement and service coordination (Stroul & Friedman, 1994). In this approach, the acquisition of needed educational, vocational, and social skills occur in a natural, community-based environment (Leichtman & Leichtman, 2002). One study evaluating an RTC operating from this model found that community-based professionals reported that 58% of youth achieved successful post-discharge outcomes in school, legal, and level of care domains and 90% achieved success in two of the three domains (Hooper, Murphy, Devaney, & Hultman, 2000).…”

Section: Discharge-related Intervention and Planningmentioning

confidence: 99%

Transitioning Youth from Residential Treatment to the Community: A Preliminary Investigation

Nickerson

Colby

Brooks

et al. 2007

Child Youth Care Forum

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Systematic transition planning through family involvement, service coordination, and community involvement is critical for achieving change for youth with emotional and behavioral disorders in residential treatment centers (RTCs). Sixty-two individuals (21 staff members, 21 parents, and 20 adolescents) from an RTC were interviewed regarding these practices. Results indicated that the RTC involved adolescents and parents in discharge planning, taught youth skills for success in the community, and facilitated community involvement. However, other areas needed improvement, such as communication between the residence and the adolescents' home schools, more frequent and longer home visits, and aftercare services.

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Facilitating the Transition from Residential Treatment into the Community: IV. Making Use of Community Resources

Cited by 14 publications

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The Transition Status of Youth Departing Residential Care

The Transition Status of Youth Departing Residential Care

Outcomes for Children and Adolescents After Residential Treatment: A Review of Research from 1993 to 2003

Transitioning Youth from Residential Treatment to the Community: A Preliminary Investigation

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