The value of coordinated services with court-referred clients and their families: an outcome study

Child Welfare. 2010;89(1):61-79.

Abstract

This study assessed the effectiveness of building partnerships with community resources and systems for court-referred clients and their families through a participant outcome evaluation. Specific variables studied included change in substance abuse patterns, family well-being, child safety, and recidivism. Results from pre-post testing revealed that a model with a single case coordinator who collaborated across service providers was particularly effective with court-referred clients and their families for increasing family intimacy and child well-being and for decreasing family danger and conflict. Discussion and recommendations are included.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Case Management / organization & administration*
  • Child
  • Child Abuse / legislation & jurisprudence
  • Child Abuse / prevention & control*
  • Family Health
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Interinstitutional Relations
  • Male
  • Outcome Assessment, Health Care*
  • Parents / psychology*
  • Social Work / organization & administration*
  • Substance-Related Disorders / rehabilitation
  • United States