Family-Driven Youth-Guided Practices in Residential Treatment: Findings from a National Survey of Residential Treatment Facilities

Family-Driven Youth-Guided Practices in Residential Treatment: Findings from a National Survey of Residential Treatment Facilities

Published: Jul 30, 2010
Publisher: Residential Treatment for Children & Youth, vol. 27, issue 3
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Associated Project

Emerging Roles of Residential Treatment Centers in the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services System

Time frame: 2007-2009

Prepared for:

Center for Health Care Strategies

The Annie E. Casey Foundation

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

Authors

Jonathan D. Brown

Henry T. Ireys

Kamala Allen

Sheila A. Pires

Gary Blau

This study reports findings from a national survey of residential treatment providers that examined adoption of family-driven, youth-guided practices. Providers reported several practices consistent with family-driven, youth-guided care, such as strength-based individualized treatment planning, but fewer include youth or family members in facility governance activities.

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