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Practice to Research and Back in a Social Service Agency: Trying to DO BETTER
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Tyler, Patrick M.; Mason, W. Alex; Vollmer, Barb; Trout, Alexandra L. – Child & Youth Care Forum, 2021
Background: There is a growing emphasis of evidence-based program requirements being integrated into social welfare policies for youth care services in the U.S. This trend highlights the need for increased practitioner understanding and involvement in the research process to develop and implement evidence-based programs for youth with emotional…
Descriptors: Evidence Based Practice, Social Services, Residential Programs, Emotional Disturbances
The Language Functioning of Youth at Entry to Residential Treatment
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Trout, Alexandra L.; Huscroft-D'Angelo, Jacqueline; DeSalvo, Catherine; Gehringer, Robert – Residential Treatment for Children & Youth, 2011
Although much is known about the behavioral and educational characteristics of youth at entry to residential care, little is known about youth language performance. Given the impact of language deficits on outcomes, this study assessed the specific language skills of 70 adolescents at entry to a residential treatment setting. Results revealed…
Descriptors: Residential Care, Language Impairments, Receptive Language, Language Skills
The Academic and Functional Academic Skills of Youth Who Are at Risk for Language Impairment in Residential Care
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Hagaman, Jessica L.; Trout, Alexandra L.; DeSalvo, Cathy; Gehringer, Robert; Epstein, Michael H. – Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools, 2010
Purpose: Undiagnosed language impairment (LI) for youth in residential care is a concern as similar populations have shown elevated levels of language delays. Therefore, the purposes of this study were to identify the percentage of youth in residential care who are at risk for LI and to compare the demographic, academic achievement, and functional…
Descriptors: Residential Care, Delayed Speech, Residential Programs, Language Impairments
The Transition Status of Youth Departing Residential Care
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Casey, Kathryn J.; Reid, Robert; Trout, Alexandra L.; Hurley, Kristin Duppong; Chmelka, M. Beth; Thompson, Ronald – Child & Youth Care Forum, 2010
This study evaluated the characteristics related to a successful reintegration among youth from a residential facility. Specifically, this study describes the transition skills of youth at departure in five areas: (a) education and employment goals, (b) self-determination skills, (c) social support, (d) life skills, and (e) hopefulness. Further,…
Descriptors: Residential Care, Individualized Transition Plans, Residential Programs, Family Involvement
The Departure Status of Youth from Residential Group Care: Implications for Aftercare
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Trout, Alexandra L.; Chmelka, M. Beth; Thompson, Ronald W.; Epstein, Michael H.; Tyler, Patrick; Pick, Robert – Journal of Child and Family Studies, 2010
Youth departing from out-of-home care settings face numerous challenges as they adapt to new settings or return to placements that have been unsuccessful in the past. Although several thousand youth face this transition annually, little is known about their specific needs and risks at departure. To better identify needs and risks, we evaluated the…
Descriptors: Child Welfare, Risk, Individual Characteristics, Children
The Family Characteristics of Youth Entering a Residential Care Program
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Griffith, Annette K.; Ingram, Stephanie D.; Barth, Richard P.; Trout, Alexandra L.; Hurley, Kristin Duppong; Thompson, Ronald W.; Epstein, Michael H. – Residential Treatment for Children & Youth, 2009
Although much is known about the mental health and behavioral functioning of youth who enter residential care programs, very little research has focused on examining the family characteristics of this population. Knowledge about family characteristics is important, however, as it can aid in tailoring programs to meet the needs of families who are…
Descriptors: Residential Care, Substance Abuse, Family Violence, Family Characteristics