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Family Group Conferencing
Evaluation of the Connected and Cared For Project will explore
the impact of FGCs on youth ages 11-18 in Behavioral Rehabilitative
Services (BRS) placements. Of particular interest is the
effectiveness of the model for improving outcomes related
to family involvement and stable placements for this population.
The first phase of the evaluation (Year 1) was started in
January 2002 and is a retrospective evaluation of conferences
conducted between 1998 and 2001. The second phase (Years
2-3) will examine the outcomes of 70 conferences delivered
over the course of the next two years and combines case record
reviews, as well as surveys and interviews with youth, parents,
BRS case managers and social workers. For this challenging
population of youth, the evaluation will examine the potential
for FGCs to promote family involvement and less-restrictive
placements.
For more information contact Briana Yancey |
