A development framework for collaboration in child-serving agencies

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A developmental framework for collaboration based on the experience of families, service providers, administrators, and community members for the fundamental reform of services for children with serious emotional disturbance is presented. The results indicated that well-developed professional collaboration is necessary component of collaboration, but it is not sufficient in and of itself.

Management dynamics, Alliances, partnerships, Management, Company business management, Alliances and partnerships, Child mental health

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Evaluation of a congressionally mandated wraparound demonstration

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This article evaluates the cost effectiveness of a congressionally mandated wraparound mental health service system for child and adolescent military dependents. The authors, comparing a wraparound and traditional system, conclude the wraparound system provided better continuity of care, yet was more expensive.

Government domestic functions, National Security, Active Military Personnel, Health aspects, Social policy, United States. Congress, Military personnel, United States. Department of Defense, Health policy

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Assessing the readability of mental health internet brochures for children and adolescents

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This article evaluates the readability of seven online mental health brochures on mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders in children developed by the Center for Mental Health Services. The authors maintain the reading levels were higher than the 8th grade level recommended by the Department of Education.

Childhood mental disorders, Child psychopathology, Instructional materials, Health pamphlets

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