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• 141. [Article] A Methodology for Evaluating the Efficacy of the Placement Procedures of The Dalles Community Attention Home

  The Community Attention Home, The Dalles, Oregon, provides services to those children, who, due to dependency, delinquent behavior, or family disruption, cannot remain within their present environment. ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: A Methodology for Evaluating the Efficacy of the Placement Procedures of The Dalles Community Attention Home Author: Elliott, Marion, Evanshenko, Phil, Hendricks, Michael, Mootry, Erma, Webster, Nancy Year: 1975 The Community Attention Home, The Dalles, Oregon, provides services to those children, who, due to dependency, delinquent behavior, or family disruption, cannot remain within their present environment. The Home provides short-term shelter care with staff emphasis on proper diagnostic assessment for subsequent placement. Placement of children in the Home provides social service agencies time to plan for further care and/or treatment. The project presents itself in essentially four major areas. They are: a descriptive presentation of data already available at the Home; a determination of what additional data needs to be gathered for further evaluation of the Home’s effectiveness; development of a system for collecting such data as are considered necessary for a further evaluation; and, a description of the statistical methods for the analysis of these data. The information gathered and evaluated as a result of this study will be used by Attention Home staff for both program evaluation and development. This is the third in a series of studies which the Community Attention Home has sponsored for such evaluative and developmental purposes. Title: A Methodology for Evaluating the Efficacy of the Placement Procedures of The Dalles Community Attention Home Author: Elliott, Marion, Evanshenko, Phil, Hendricks, Michael, Mootry, Erma, Webster, Nancy Year: 1975 The Community Attention Home, The Dalles, Oregon, provides services to those children, who, due to dependency, delinquent behavior, or family disruption, cannot remain within their present environment. The Home provides short-term shelter care with staff emphasis on proper diagnostic assessment for subsequent placement. Placement of children in the Home provides social service agencies time to plan for further care and/or treatment. The project presents itself in essentially four major areas. They are: a descriptive presentation of data already available at the Home; a determination of what additional data needs to be gathered for further evaluation of the Home’s effectiveness; development of a system for collecting such data as are considered necessary for a further evaluation; and, a description of the statistical methods for the analysis of these data. The information gathered and evaluated as a result of this study will be used by Attention Home staff for both program evaluation and development. This is the third in a series of studies which the Community Attention Home has sponsored for such evaluative and developmental purposes. Close

• 142. [Article] Assessment of needs of adolescent mothers in Washington County

  This needs assessment was conducted by 11 graduate students and their advisor from the Portland State University Graduate School of Social Work. The purpose was to determine the needs of adolescent mothers ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Assessment of needs of adolescent mothers in Washington County Author: Arnold, John L., Austin, Jean C., Brink, Gary L., Hall, Jane, Hanson, Patricia C., Ivey, Valerie A., Moran, April A., Pank, John P., Skolnick, Mark J., Tarr, James A., Vaughn, Roberta B. Year: 1981 This needs assessment was conducted by 11 graduate students and their advisor from the Portland State University Graduate School of Social Work. The purpose was to determine the needs of adolescent mothers in Washington County and report the findings to the Washington County Task Force on Adolescent Pregnancy. Data for this needs assessment was compiled from three sources: social indicators (data), service providers, and target population responses. Title: Assessment of needs of adolescent mothers in Washington County Author: Arnold, John L., Austin, Jean C., Brink, Gary L., Hall, Jane, Hanson, Patricia C., Ivey, Valerie A., Moran, April A., Pank, John P., Skolnick, Mark J., Tarr, James A., Vaughn, Roberta B. Year: 1981 This needs assessment was conducted by 11 graduate students and their advisor from the Portland State University Graduate School of Social Work. The purpose was to determine the needs of adolescent mothers in Washington County and report the findings to the Washington County Task Force on Adolescent Pregnancy. Data for this needs assessment was compiled from three sources: social indicators (data), service providers, and target population responses. Close

• 143. [Article] Solving the Childcare and Flexibility Puzzle: How Working Parents Make the Best Feasible Choices And What That Means for Public Policy

  This monograph’s contribution to knowledge was two-fold: 1) reliable measures of the quality of childcare as perceived and assessed by the parents themselves; and 2) discovery that the quality of the care ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Solving the Childcare and Flexibility Puzzle: How Working Parents Make the Best Feasible Choices And What That Means for Public Policy Author: Emlen, Arthur C. Year: 2010 This monograph’s contribution to knowledge was two-fold: 1) reliable measures of the quality of childcare as perceived and assessed by the parents themselves; and 2) discovery that the quality of the care chosen by working parents depends upon the amount of flexibility they can muster from their immediate environment at work, at home, or from accommodating childcare providers. It doesn’t matter which source of flexibility works best for them. It’s the flexibility that allows optimum choice. The findings suggest that public policy should recognize the vast diversity of parental choices and the flexibility needed to improve their choices. That means improving workplace flexibility, strengthening the financial capacity of families, and protecting all of the wellsprings of flexibility for employed parents. Title: Solving the Childcare and Flexibility Puzzle: How Working Parents Make the Best Feasible Choices And What That Means for Public Policy Author: Emlen, Arthur C. Year: 2010 This monograph’s contribution to knowledge was two-fold: 1) reliable measures of the quality of childcare as perceived and assessed by the parents themselves; and 2) discovery that the quality of the care chosen by working parents depends upon the amount of flexibility they can muster from their immediate environment at work, at home, or from accommodating childcare providers. It doesn’t matter which source of flexibility works best for them. It’s the flexibility that allows optimum choice. The findings suggest that public policy should recognize the vast diversity of parental choices and the flexibility needed to improve their choices. That means improving workplace flexibility, strengthening the financial capacity of families, and protecting all of the wellsprings of flexibility for employed parents. Close

• 144. [Article] Adolescents Growing Up in Stressful Environments, Dual Diagnosis, and Sources of Success

  This article considers the social and psychological challenges to youth in contemporary society. The authors examine the variety of social impediments that face youths in most of our social institutions, ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Adolescents Growing Up in Stressful Environments, Dual Diagnosis, and Sources of Success Author: Roberts, Albert R., Corcoran, Kevin Year: 2005 This article considers the social and psychological challenges to youth in contemporary society. The authors examine the variety of social impediments that face youths in most of our social institutions, from schools and the juvenile justice system to the family. They underscore the need for prevention, health promotion, and comprehensive assessment. Further, they assert that ‘‘dual diagnosis’’ needs to be considered not as a ‘‘special population’’ but as the typical or common experience of at-risk youths once they are diagnosed at mental health centers or juvenile justice reception and diagnostic centers. They conclude that evidence-based assessment, intervention, prevention, and health promotion will start to unravel the matter of misdirected diagnosis and treatment. The articles in this special issue amply illustrate what can be done. Title: Adolescents Growing Up in Stressful Environments, Dual Diagnosis, and Sources of Success Author: Roberts, Albert R., Corcoran, Kevin Year: 2005 This article considers the social and psychological challenges to youth in contemporary society. The authors examine the variety of social impediments that face youths in most of our social institutions, from schools and the juvenile justice system to the family. They underscore the need for prevention, health promotion, and comprehensive assessment. Further, they assert that ‘‘dual diagnosis’’ needs to be considered not as a ‘‘special population’’ but as the typical or common experience of at-risk youths once they are diagnosed at mental health centers or juvenile justice reception and diagnostic centers. They conclude that evidence-based assessment, intervention, prevention, and health promotion will start to unravel the matter of misdirected diagnosis and treatment. The articles in this special issue amply illustrate what can be done. Close

• 145. [Article] Approaching the Transition to Adulthood: Distinctive Profiles of Adolescents Aging out of the Child Welfare System

  The transition to adulthood is marked by new roles and responsibilities in such interrelated domains as education, employment, and family formation. This study investigates the capacity of adolescents ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Approaching the Transition to Adulthood: Distinctive Profiles of Adolescents Aging out of the Child Welfare System Author: Keller, Thomas E., Cusick, Gretchen Ruth, Courtney, Mark E. Year: 2007 The transition to adulthood is marked by new roles and responsibilities in such interrelated domains as education, employment, and family formation. This study investigates the capacity of adolescents on the verge of emancipation from the child welfare system to navigate this transition. To explore heterogeneity in adolescents' preparation for independent living, person-oriented methods are applied to a large, representative sample of youth about to exit foster care. The analysis suggests four subpopulations defined by distinctive profiles on indicators reflecting multiple domains of life experience. Identifying the particular needs and challenges of subpopulations has implications for efforts to match adolescents aging out of the child welfare system with appropriate services. Title: Approaching the Transition to Adulthood: Distinctive Profiles of Adolescents Aging out of the Child Welfare System Author: Keller, Thomas E., Cusick, Gretchen Ruth, Courtney, Mark E. Year: 2007 The transition to adulthood is marked by new roles and responsibilities in such interrelated domains as education, employment, and family formation. This study investigates the capacity of adolescents on the verge of emancipation from the child welfare system to navigate this transition. To explore heterogeneity in adolescents' preparation for independent living, person-oriented methods are applied to a large, representative sample of youth about to exit foster care. The analysis suggests four subpopulations defined by distinctive profiles on indicators reflecting multiple domains of life experience. Identifying the particular needs and challenges of subpopulations has implications for efforts to match adolescents aging out of the child welfare system with appropriate services. Close

• 146. [Article] Effective Single-Parent Training Group Program: Three System Studies

  Objective: This study highlights Dr. Elsie Pinkston and colleagues’ research on the effectiveness of behavior parent training and examines the application of single-parent training group (SPG) programs ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Effective Single-Parent Training Group Program: Three System Studies Author: Briggs, Harold E., Miller, Keva M., Orellana, Edwin Roberto, Briggs, Adam C., Cox, Wendell H. Year: 2013 Objective: This study highlights Dr. Elsie Pinkston and colleagues’ research on the effectiveness of behavior parent training and examines the application of single-parent training group (SPG) programs to three parent–child dyads exposed to distressed family circumstances. Methods: Single-system evaluation designs were conducted with two single birth parents, one single foster parent, and each parent’s three respective children, in an effort to appraise the results of a SPG program. Results: Two of the three parent–child dyads benefited from the SPG. Results suggested that there were changes in parent reinforcement and attention behaviors and children’s noncompliance behaviors. Conclusion: Behavioral improvements in single parent and child dyads lend support for the effectiveness of the parent training group for single parents. Implications for practice and future research on SPG programs are discussed. Title: Effective Single-Parent Training Group Program: Three System Studies Author: Briggs, Harold E., Miller, Keva M., Orellana, Edwin Roberto, Briggs, Adam C., Cox, Wendell H. Year: 2013 Objective: This study highlights Dr. Elsie Pinkston and colleagues’ research on the effectiveness of behavior parent training and examines the application of single-parent training group (SPG) programs to three parent–child dyads exposed to distressed family circumstances. Methods: Single-system evaluation designs were conducted with two single birth parents, one single foster parent, and each parent’s three respective children, in an effort to appraise the results of a SPG program. Results: Two of the three parent–child dyads benefited from the SPG. Results suggested that there were changes in parent reinforcement and attention behaviors and children’s noncompliance behaviors. Conclusion: Behavioral improvements in single parent and child dyads lend support for the effectiveness of the parent training group for single parents. Implications for practice and future research on SPG programs are discussed. Close

• 147. [Article] Behavioral Health Services Needs and Availability for Young Children Involved in the Child Welfare System

  The purposes of this presentation are to: Identify key characteristics of young children (0-5 years old) involved in child welfare Learn about the prevalence of behavioral health service needs and use ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Behavioral Health Services Needs and Availability for Young Children Involved in the Child Welfare System Author: Hoffman, Jill, Bunger, Alicia, Robertson, Hillary, Cash, Scottye Year: 2015 The purposes of this presentation are to: Identify key characteristics of young children (0-5 years old) involved in child welfare Learn about the prevalence of behavioral health service needs and use among children 0-5 years old involved in child welfare Learn about the availability of behavioral health services targeted toward children aged 0-5 years old Have the opportunity to engage in a discussion on this study’s findings and trends they have seen in the populations they serve Title: Behavioral Health Services Needs and Availability for Young Children Involved in the Child Welfare System Author: Hoffman, Jill, Bunger, Alicia, Robertson, Hillary, Cash, Scottye Year: 2015 The purposes of this presentation are to: Identify key characteristics of young children (0-5 years old) involved in child welfare Learn about the prevalence of behavioral health service needs and use among children 0-5 years old involved in child welfare Learn about the availability of behavioral health services targeted toward children aged 0-5 years old Have the opportunity to engage in a discussion on this study’s findings and trends they have seen in the populations they serve Close

• 148. [Article] Lessons about Recruiting Primary Care Practices to Domestic Violence Trainings

  A few studies have evaluated continuing medical education programs on domestic violence, but they have generally used convenience samples and have not provided information regarding their recruitment strategies ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Lessons about Recruiting Primary Care Practices to Domestic Violence Trainings Author: Winkle, Jim, Nicolaidis, Christina Year: 2005 A few studies have evaluated continuing medical education programs on domestic violence, but they have generally used convenience samples and have not provided information regarding their recruitment strategies or the proportion of eligible providers that attended the interventions. (Davis, Kaups, Campbell, & Parks, 2000; Haney, Kachur, & Zabar, 2003; McCauley, Jenckes, & McNutt, 2003) In one study that did provide such information, investigators faxed invitations to 1887 physicians, of which only 121 (6%) responded that they were interested despite a $50-$100 incentive to participate in a short on-line program with free Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits (Harris, Kutob, Surprenant, Maiuro, & Delate, 2002). We attempted to recruit healthcare workers from all primary care practices in Washington County, Oregon to attend a DV training program. This paper uses our experience to demonstrate the challenges and successes of different strategies and make recommendations for future recruitment efforts. Title: Lessons about Recruiting Primary Care Practices to Domestic Violence Trainings Author: Winkle, Jim, Nicolaidis, Christina Year: 2005 A few studies have evaluated continuing medical education programs on domestic violence, but they have generally used convenience samples and have not provided information regarding their recruitment strategies or the proportion of eligible providers that attended the interventions. (Davis, Kaups, Campbell, & Parks, 2000; Haney, Kachur, & Zabar, 2003; McCauley, Jenckes, & McNutt, 2003) In one study that did provide such information, investigators faxed invitations to 1887 physicians, of which only 121 (6%) responded that they were interested despite a $50-$100 incentive to participate in a short on-line program with free Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits (Harris, Kutob, Surprenant, Maiuro, & Delate, 2002). We attempted to recruit healthcare workers from all primary care practices in Washington County, Oregon to attend a DV training program. This paper uses our experience to demonstrate the challenges and successes of different strategies and make recommendations for future recruitment efforts. Close

• 149. [Article] Promoting Inclusion in Child Care Centers: Learning from Success

  The purpose of this article is to share findings from research on nine child care centers that successfully provided child care for children with emotional and behavioral challenges alongside their peers ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Promoting Inclusion in Child Care Centers: Learning from Success Author: Bradley, Jennifer R., Ama, Shane, Gettman, Maria, Brennan, Eileen M., Kibera, Peris W. Year: 2004 The purpose of this article is to share findings from research on nine child care centers that successfully provided child care for children with emotional and behavioral challenges alongside their peers without specific challenges (Brennan, Bradley, Ama, & Cawood, 2003). Following a brief overview of the research study, we focus a lens on the classroom, where staff selected and developed practices that included all children. The lens is then widened to view a broader picture of inclusion, such as the ways that the centers work with families, and the structure and culture of the organizations. Title: Promoting Inclusion in Child Care Centers: Learning from Success Author: Bradley, Jennifer R., Ama, Shane, Gettman, Maria, Brennan, Eileen M., Kibera, Peris W. Year: 2004 The purpose of this article is to share findings from research on nine child care centers that successfully provided child care for children with emotional and behavioral challenges alongside their peers without specific challenges (Brennan, Bradley, Ama, & Cawood, 2003). Following a brief overview of the research study, we focus a lens on the classroom, where staff selected and developed practices that included all children. The lens is then widened to view a broader picture of inclusion, such as the ways that the centers work with families, and the structure and culture of the organizations. Close

• 150. [Article] The father's role in treatment; a survey of selected social service programs

  This is a descriptive, partially exploratory study which examined the date obtained from interviews with socials workers in selected social welfare programs in regard to the father in treatment. Explored ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: The father's role in treatment; a survey of selected social service programs Author: Robertson, Joanne Year: 1971 This is a descriptive, partially exploratory study which examined the date obtained from interviews with socials workers in selected social welfare programs in regard to the father in treatment. Explored were descriptive information concerning the agency's characteristics, the type and extend of treatment offered, the involvement or resistance of the father in therapy, and the provision made for a surrogate male model in the event of the father's absence. The literature revealed that currently there is a growing body of knowledge and theory related to the father's role in the psychosocial development of the child and the consequences of his absence. It might be noted that in the past more attention has been given in theory and research to the mother's role. Through personal interviews with one professional social worker in each of eighteen selected programs in Multnomah County data were obtained with a data collection schedule used as a guide. The findings indicated that the father was interested in his child's development and more willing to participate in treatment than is generally appreciated. Although the philosophy and policy of all of the agencies recognized the importance of the father in therapy, in actual practice only a minority had been able to implement this in treatment to an extensive degree due to the lack of staff time and training. A few programs, however, did report a ratio of staff to clients which enabled them to sustain the father and his family in intensive, meaningful therapy. There are indications that more flexible agency hours need to be implemented to better enable social workers to involve the father. An emerging emphasis on innovative new methods such as total family group therapy which tends to involve the father in therapy, was reflected in the study. The data indicated that several agencies in the last few years have begun to use new methods to a significant degree, with the leadership of trained social work therapists, and that other agencies are using new methods in a moderate degree or are planning to implement these methods in the near future. The majority of agencies did recognize the need for the use of substitute male models, in some cases of father absence, but they found few available resources for the provision of this service. Although this was a general, descriptive paper only, some trends in practice regarding the father did emerge. Indications are that the father has a vital interest in his child's development, that he has shown an increasing willingness to become involved in therapy, and that there is a growing emphasis, in agencies, for the use of new treatment methods which emphasize the involvement of the father. Title: The father's role in treatment; a survey of selected social service programs Author: Robertson, Joanne Year: 1971 This is a descriptive, partially exploratory study which examined the date obtained from interviews with socials workers in selected social welfare programs in regard to the father in treatment. Explored were descriptive information concerning the agency's characteristics, the type and extend of treatment offered, the involvement or resistance of the father in therapy, and the provision made for a surrogate male model in the event of the father's absence. The literature revealed that currently there is a growing body of knowledge and theory related to the father's role in the psychosocial development of the child and the consequences of his absence. It might be noted that in the past more attention has been given in theory and research to the mother's role. Through personal interviews with one professional social worker in each of eighteen selected programs in Multnomah County data were obtained with a data collection schedule used as a guide. The findings indicated that the father was interested in his child's development and more willing to participate in treatment than is generally appreciated. Although the philosophy and policy of all of the agencies recognized the importance of the father in therapy, in actual practice only a minority had been able to implement this in treatment to an extensive degree due to the lack of staff time and training. A few programs, however, did report a ratio of staff to clients which enabled them to sustain the father and his family in intensive, meaningful therapy. There are indications that more flexible agency hours need to be implemented to better enable social workers to involve the father. An emerging emphasis on innovative new methods such as total family group therapy which tends to involve the father in therapy, was reflected in the study. The data indicated that several agencies in the last few years have begun to use new methods to a significant degree, with the leadership of trained social work therapists, and that other agencies are using new methods in a moderate degree or are planning to implement these methods in the near future. The majority of agencies did recognize the need for the use of substitute male models, in some cases of father absence, but they found few available resources for the provision of this service. Although this was a general, descriptive paper only, some trends in practice regarding the father did emerge. Indications are that the father has a vital interest in his child's development, that he has shown an increasing willingness to become involved in therapy, and that there is a growing emphasis, in agencies, for the use of new treatment methods which emphasize the involvement of the father. Close