2023
Needs of youth enrolled in a statewide system of care: A latent class analysis
Stenersen M, Schreier A, Strambler M, Marshall T, Bracey J, Kaufman J. Needs of youth enrolled in a statewide system of care: A latent class analysis. Children And Youth Services Review 2023, 154: 107126. PMID: 37744024, PMCID: PMC10512660, DOI: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2023.107126.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSystems of careWraparound care coordinationCare coordinationLatent class analysisCare coordination servicesPerceptions of careMental health needsCaregiver-reported dataMental health outcomesClass analysisBaseline characteristicsTargeted careTreatment experiencePresenting needsSix monthsTreatment servicesHealth outcomesHealth needsWraparound careOutcome categoriesCareBehavioral disordersWraparound servicesComplex needsBroader population
2021
Understanding Racial-Ethnic Disparities in Wraparound Care for Youths With Emotional and Behavioral Disorders
Stenersen MR, Kelly A, Bracey J, Marshall T, Cummins M, Clark K, Kaufman JS. Understanding Racial-Ethnic Disparities in Wraparound Care for Youths With Emotional and Behavioral Disorders. Psychiatric Services 2021, 73: 526-532. PMID: 34470504, PMCID: PMC8888774, DOI: 10.1176/appi.ps.202100086.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSystems of careCare coordinationWraparound care coordinationRacial-ethnic disparitiesWraparound careCaregiver-reported outcomesCaregiver Strain QuestionnaireQuality of careBehavioral health outcomesTrauma ScreenHealth outcomesStrain QuestionnaireEthnic disparitiesRacial-ethnic groupsCareBehavioral disordersOutcomesRegression analysisFamily needsOhio ScalesWraparound processIntakeSignificant disparitiesCaregiversBehavioral difficulties
2020
Trauma Symptoms and Relationship With Child and Family Team Meeting Characteristics and Outcomes in a Statewide System of Care
Schreier A, Horwitz M, Marshall T, Bracey J, Cummins M, Kaufman JS. Trauma Symptoms and Relationship With Child and Family Team Meeting Characteristics and Outcomes in a Statewide System of Care. Journal Of Emotional And Behavioral Disorders 2020, 29: 175-186. PMID: 34712039, PMCID: PMC8547490, DOI: 10.1177/1063426620980695.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchTrauma symptomsYouth impairmentSystems of careMeasures of youthCommunity-based servicesPresence of traumaYouth functioningTraumatic eventsFamily team meetingsCare coordinationCare coordinatorsCaregiver outcomesCaregiver functioningFamily outcomesSOC servicesSymptomsMultiple regression analysisContextual factorsBehavioral disordersConditional effectsNumber of daysYouthImpairmentMeeting characteristicsMeeting duration
2019
Comparing youth and caregiver experiences in a school-based system of care
Champine R, Schreier A, Whitson M, Kaufman J. Comparing youth and caregiver experiences in a school-based system of care. Journal Of Family Social Work 2019, 23: 35-52. DOI: 10.1080/10522158.2019.1681334.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchBehavioral functioningYouth outcomesSpecific youthEmotional challengesHelpful aspectsExperiences of caregiversPositive viewSchool-based systemYouthFuture researchQualitative findingsSystems of careCaregiversService delivery approachCaregivers' experiencesFamily servicesCultural sensitivityPsychiatric treatmentGeneral satisfactionExperienceHigh levelsFunctioningResearchMore workSatisfactionService-Related Barriers and Facilitators in an Early Childhood System of Care: Comparing the Perspectives of Parents and Providers
Champine RB, Shaker AH, Tsitaridis KA, Whitson ML, Kaufman JS. Service-Related Barriers and Facilitators in an Early Childhood System of Care: Comparing the Perspectives of Parents and Providers. Community Mental Health Journal 2019, 55: 942-953. PMID: 31165963, DOI: 10.1007/s10597-019-00418-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSystems of careFocus groupsService accessEarly childhood systemsCommunity-based participatory approachPerspectives of parentsService-related barriersAreas of convergenceMost scholarshipParticipatory approachService deliveryFamily accessAge six yearsFamilies of childrenSchool-aged childrenIntegrated healthTransition planningSupport servicesThematic analysisProvider responsesUnderserved familiesUnderstanding servicesService providersEarly childhoodSix yearsNothing About Us Without Us: Authentic participation of service recipients in system development
Kaufman J, Schreier A, Graham S, Marshall T, Bracey J. Nothing About Us Without Us: Authentic participation of service recipients in system development. Children And Youth Services Review 2019, 100: 422-427. DOI: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2019.03.029.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchChild and Family Team Meeting Characteristics and Outcomes in a Statewide System of Care
Schreier A, Horwitz M, Marshall T, Bracey J, Cummins M, Kaufman JS. Child and Family Team Meeting Characteristics and Outcomes in a Statewide System of Care. American Journal Of Community Psychology 2019, 63: 487-498. PMID: 30848833, PMCID: PMC6597283, DOI: 10.1002/ajcp.12323.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSystems of carePlan of careGreater caregiver strainCommunity-based servicesPoor outcomeCare coordinatorsCaregiver outcomesCaregiver strainCaregiver functioningCare processesWraparound careCareNumber of daysOutcomesMultiple regression analysisRegression analysisTeam meetingsPractice standardsChildrenBetter youth outcomesFamily outcomesStatewide systemBehavioral difficultiesHigh percentageMeasures of youth
2018
Examining the service‐related experiences and outcomes of caregivers involved in a system of care who experienced everyday discrimination
Champine RB, Rozas LW, Schreier A, Kaufman JS. Examining the service‐related experiences and outcomes of caregivers involved in a system of care who experienced everyday discrimination. Journal Of Community Psychology 2018, 47: 544-562. PMID: 30370935, DOI: 10.1002/jcop.22137.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSystems of careOutcomes of caregiversService-related experiencesAdverse health outcomesPsychological health needsIndependent sample t-testCaregiver stressHealth outcomesHealth servicesHealth needsLatinx caregiversHealth disparitiesInfrequent groupSample t-testCaregiversGreater dosagesOutcomesRegression analysisT-testCareService accessGroupDiscrimination group
2014
The Mediating Role of Parenting Stress for Children Exposed to Trauma: Results from a School-Based System of Care
Whitson M, Bernard S, Kaufman J. The Mediating Role of Parenting Stress for Children Exposed to Trauma: Results from a School-Based System of Care. Journal Of Child And Family Studies 2014, 24: 1141-1151. DOI: 10.1007/s10826-014-9922-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchProblem behaviorTrauma exposureProtective factorsNegative mental health outcomesLower parental stressFamily-focused treatmentInternalizing problem behaviorsExternalizing problem behaviorsMental health outcomesModifiable protective factorsSerious emotional disturbanceInterpersonal traumaParenting stressTraumatic eventsMediating RoleParental stressFamily factorsEmotional disturbancePath analysisPositive outcomesLatino childrenLow-income familiesSystems of careSchool-based systemChildren's exposure
2012
Exposure to Traumatic Events and the Behavioral Health of Children Enrolled in an Early Childhood System of Care
Snyder FJ, Roberts YH, Crusto CA, Connell CM, Griffin A, Finley MK, Radway S, Marshall T, Kaufman JS. Exposure to Traumatic Events and the Behavioral Health of Children Enrolled in an Early Childhood System of Care. Journal Of Traumatic Stress 2012, 25: 700-704. PMID: 23225035, PMCID: PMC3526816, DOI: 10.1002/jts.21756.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTraumatic eventsYoung childrenRisk sampleEmotional challengesTraumatic event exposureMultiple regression model resultsBehavioral healthCurrent cross-sectional studyBehavioral functioningTraumatic exposureEvent exposureEmotional functioningChild's ageCross-sectional studyYears of ageMental health systemSemistructured interviewsSystems of careEarly childhoodChildren's exposureRace/ethnicityChildrenFunctioningCaregiver educationYounger ageThe Effects of Cumulative Risk and Protection on Problem Behaviors for Youth in an Urban School-Based System of Care
Whitson ML, Bernard S, Kaufman JS. The Effects of Cumulative Risk and Protection on Problem Behaviors for Youth in an Urban School-Based System of Care. Community Mental Health Journal 2012, 49: 576-586. PMID: 22865290, DOI: 10.1007/s10597-012-9535-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAffective SymptomsBlack or African AmericanChildChild, PreschoolFemaleHispanic or LatinoHumansInternal-External ControlInterviews as TopicMalePsychiatric Status Rating ScalesRegression AnalysisRiskRisk FactorsSchool Health ServicesSchoolsSeverity of Illness IndexSocial Behavior DisordersSocioeconomic FactorsSurveys and QuestionnairesUrban Population
2010
The Impact of Youth and Family Risk Factors on Service Recommendations and Delivery in a School-Based System of Care
Whitson ML, Connell CM, Bernard S, Kaufman JS. The Impact of Youth and Family Risk Factors on Service Recommendations and Delivery in a School-Based System of Care. The Journal Of Behavioral Health Services & Research 2010, 38: 146-158. PMID: 20165927, PMCID: PMC2919639, DOI: 10.1007/s11414-009-9208-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdolescent Health ServicesConnecticutCross-Sectional StudiesFamily CharacteristicsFemaleHealth Services Needs and DemandHumansIncomeLogistic ModelsMaleMental Health ServicesParentsReferral and ConsultationRisk FactorsSchool Health ServicesSchoolsSubstance-Related DisordersSurveys and QuestionnairesConceptsRisk factorsSystems of careFamily historyFamily risk factorsSubstance useLogistic regression analysisFamily mental illnessRegression analysisDosage of servicesMental illnessMental healthHigh dosageCarePresent studyService accessSchool-based systemImpact of childrenDosageMore servicesFactorsHistoryIllness
2009
Systems of Care and the Prevention of Mental Health Problems for Children and their Families: Integrating Counseling Psychology and Public Health Perspectives.
Whitson ML, Kaufman JS, Bernard S. Systems of Care and the Prevention of Mental Health Problems for Children and their Families: Integrating Counseling Psychology and Public Health Perspectives. 2009, 3: 3-9. PMID: 21179396, PMCID: PMC3004362.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMental health promotionSystems of careChild mental healthMental healthHealth promotionChild mental health promotionHealth perspectiveLongitudinal outcome studyMental health problemsPublic health perspectiveMental health perspectiveOutcome studiesHealth problemsIntervention servicesCarePreventionIntervention approachesPublic healthChildrenHealthSchool-based systemLevel of riskPositive outcomes
2005
Service access and service system development in a children's behavioral health system of care
Tebes J, Bowler S, Shah S, Connell C, Ross E, Simmons R, Tate D, Chinman M, Kaufman J. Service access and service system development in a children's behavioral health system of care. Evaluation And Program Planning 2005, 28: 151-160. DOI: 10.1016/j.evalprogplan.2004.10.008.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSystems of careBehavioral health systemChildren's behavioral health systemsHealth systemService accessCare implementationReview teamCare philosophyExtent of servicesCareBehavioral disordersComprehensive servicesChildrenService entryPresent studyPrimary objectiveAppropriate servicesSystem-level indicatorsService system development