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Overcoming challenges to implementing and evaluating evidence-based interventions in child welfare: A matter of necessity

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  • Maher, Erin J.
  • Jackson, Lovie J.
  • Pecora, Peter J.
  • Schultz, Dana J.
  • Chandra, Anita
  • Barnes-Proby, Dionne S.

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This case study highlights the challenges and solutions for implementing an evidence-based program and associated evaluation in child welfare. The program is designed to support the mental health needs of youth in foster care in school settings. The intervention is unique, not only in the application of an evidence-based program to child welfare, which many scholars and practitioners point out is all too rare, but also because the intervention requires multiple system integration. In detailing the process, we hope to contribute to a growing body of literature documenting the integration of science and practice through the dissemination and implementation of evidence-based programs.

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  • Maher, Erin J. & Jackson, Lovie J. & Pecora, Peter J. & Schultz, Dana J. & Chandra, Anita & Barnes-Proby, Dionne S., 2009. "Overcoming challenges to implementing and evaluating evidence-based interventions in child welfare: A matter of necessity," Children and Youth Services Review, Elsevier, vol. 31(5), pages 555-562, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:cysrev:v:31:y:2009:i:5:p:555-562
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