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2009 CPYP Conference. Results from 2008 Evaluation and the Status of the Project in Current CPYP Counties. Craig Evans, CPYP Evaluator. Overview of 2008 Results. Tracked 12 youth in 10 counties (120 youth) for two years (January 2006 – December 2007).
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2009 CPYP Conference Results from 2008 Evaluation and the Status of the Project in Current CPYP Counties Craig Evans, CPYP Evaluator
Overview of 2008 Results • Tracked 12 youth in 10 counties (120 youth) for two years (January 2006 – December 2007). • Workers reported 91 of 120 youth (76%) had formed Permanent Connections. • Sibling connections reestablished or strengthened because of project for 56 youth (47%).
Implementation Challenges • Staffing Decisions • Staff Turnover • Lack of Legal Permanence
Project Status in Current Counties Permanency Teams: • 42% have created a Team and 20% have held the first Meeting Family Search & Engagement Activities: • 74% have spoken to youth re: FS & E • 60% have spoken to youth’s family re: FS & E • 56% have mined the case file Methods used to Support Relationships: • 49% have arranged for visits w/potential PC • 39% have educated PC about what to expect • 37% have provided G&L therapy to the youth
Evaluation Going Forward Because of Short Time-Frame for Evaluation: • Less likely to achieve legal permanence • Greater focus on process steps • Track extent to which CPYP youth “step down” to lower level of care • Need consistency on “What it means to be a Permanent Connection”