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Children and Residential Experiences: A Comprehensive Strategy for Implementing a Research-Informed Program Model for Residential Care
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Holden, Martha J.; Izzo, Charles; Nunno, Michael; Smith, Elliott G.; Endres, Thomas; Holden, Jack C.; Kuhn, Frank – Child Welfare, 2010
This paper describes an effort to bridge research and practice in residential care through implementing a program model titled Children and Residential Experiences (CARE). The strategy involves consulting at all levels of the organization to guide personnel to incorporate CARE evidence-based principles into daily practice, and fostering an…
Descriptors: Evidence, Residential Care, Organizational Culture, Program Implementation
Implementation of Goal Attainment Scaling in Residential Treatment: An Administrative Model.
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Bartelt, Robert F.; Colon, Israel – Child Welfare, 1982
From an administrative view, reports an experience in implementing the Goal Attainment Scaling (GAS) technique at a residential treatment setting for children. (MP)
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Evaluation Methods, Models, Program Descriptions
The Role of After-School Programs in the Lives of Inner-City Children: A Study of the "Urban Youth Network."
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Halpern, Robert – Child Welfare, 1992
Studies the Urban Youth Network, a network of agency centers located in eight of Chicago's most deprived neighborhoods. Provides information about inner-city children and the difficulties of reaching them and holding their attention. Discusses the degrees of funding and staffing that are needed to enable centers to realize their potential. (BB)
Descriptors: Adult Child Relationship, After School Programs, Ancillary School Services, Elementary Education