Albany County, NY System of Care: Final Evaluation Report

Authors

Center for Human Services Research, University at Albany

Document Type

Report

Publication Date

2010

Abstract

This report presents data from two studies comprised of different samples:

• The Descriptive Study (N=1,497) collected data pertaining to demographic characteristics, social and functional characteristics, mental health diagnoses, and presenting problems on all children and youth who presented for services through the system of care (SOC).
• The Longitudinal Child and Family Outcome Study (N=236) used a combination of questionnaires and standardized instruments to collect data regarding: children’s emotional and behavioral status, strengths, educational performance, criminal justice system involvement, living environments, caregiver strain, family functioning, service utilization, and child and family satisfaction with services.

The reporting period for this report is from January 1, 2006 to September 30, 2009. While 236 families were enrolled in the longitudinal study, not every family completed every interview in the prescribed 6-month intervals for the entire 36-month enrollment period. In order to run analyses on a stable sample, outcomes are reported on the 128 families who completed the intake, 6-month follow-up, and 12-month follow-up interviews.

The focus of this report is on outcomes achieved from SOC services as captured in the longitudinal evaluation.

Recommended Citation

Center for Human Services Research, University at Albany, "Albany County, NY System of Care: Final Evaluation Report" (2010). Behavioral Health Services Reports and Research Briefs. 8.
https://scholarsarchive.library.albany.edu/chsr-bhs-reports-and-briefs/8