Date of Award
4-8-1996
Document Type
Open Access Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Social Work (MSW)
Department
Social Work
Abstract
The purpose of this longitudinal evaluation study was to examine client perceptions of the Home Community Based Services Program (HCBS) located in two rural counties in Central Minnesota. It was hypothesized that adjudicated youth (ages 12-17), who have access to the HCBS Program may experience less out-of-home placements and less criminal re-offending. Data was collected utilizing two surveys, one at exit of services, and one six months after discharge of services.
Findings indicated clients perceived the HCBS Program a positive experience introducing change in the family system. Less out-of-home placement was experienced for youth involved in the HCBS Program.
The literature review formulated that a need exists for specialized intensive programs targeting high-risk youth. Previous research provided a construct supporting community based programs as intervention sites for high-risk youth and their families.
Cost effectiveness gained relevance in conducting the literature search. The cost per residential placement for one youth is approximately $40,000 per year, (Social Services Census Report, 1995), HCBS Program's cost $53,000 per year.
Identifier
SC 11.MSW.1996.Scheff.BTC
Recommended Citation
Cooper/Scheff, Bonnie Tali, "Evaluation for Intensive Home Community Based Services: A Program for At-Risk Youth and their Families" (1996). Theses and Graduate Projects. 213.
https://idun.augsburg.edu/etd/213