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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>The Washington State Institute for Public Policy conducted a
meta-analysis of Intensive Family Preservation (IFP) programs, focusing on how
faithful programs were to the original Homebuilders model. We found that programs
implemented with fidelity, (especially imminent risk of placement, an average therapist
caseload of two families, high intensity of service, and around-the-clock availability
to families) reduce out-of-home placement and subsequent abuse and neglect. IFP
programs that did not follow the model produced no significant effects. The
report, along with citations for the 14 rigorous evaluations we located, is
available at:</span></font></p>
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12.0pt'><a href="http://www.wsipp.wa.gov/rptfiles/06-02-3901.pdf";>http://www.wsipp.wa.gov/rptfiles/06-02-3901.pdf</a>
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style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'>-----Original Message-----<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>From:</span></b>
bounce-1604605-6833742@list.cornell.edu [mailto:bounce-1604605-6833742@list.cornell.edu]
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>On Behalf Of </span></b>PRITCHARD, ARNIE <br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Sent:</span></b> Monday, July 16, 2007 1:12
PM<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>To:</span></b>
Child-maltreatment-research-L@cornell.edu<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Subject:</span></b> RE: A question about
program effectiveness</span></font></p>
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<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>The Connecticut Department of Children and Families
(DCF) is attempting to evaluate its Intensive Family Preservation Program
(IFP). IFP is a program of case management and coordination which works
intensively for about 12 weeks with families at risk of having children
removed. The work is done by private agencies under contract with DCF. </span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Can anyone recommend studies of the effectiveness of
similar programs ? </span></font></p>
<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Thank you for your attention. </span></font></p>
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<p style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Arnold Pritchard</span></font> <br>
<font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Planning
Specialist </span></font><br>
<font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Quality
Improvement Division</span></font> <br>
<font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>CT
Department of Children and Families</span></font> <br>
<font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>505
Hudson Street</span></font> <br>
<font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Hartford,
CT 06106</span></font> <br>
<font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>phone
860-550-6574</span></font> <br>
<font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>fax
860-550-6482</span></font> </p>
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