Youth Services : Outcomes

Community Solutions Inc. Outcome Data

Calendar Year 2006 - Reporting Period: 01/01/06 thru 12/31/06

	Target	GA**	GA**	PA**	CT***	FLA
	Value	Metro Atlanta
Total Number of Cases Served During Report Period*		253	197	67	58	58
Case Progress Review
Percent of cases completing treatment	80%	90.26%	82.87%	81.43%	87.04%	85%
Percent discharged due to lack of engagement	<5%	1%	2.67%	3.75%	3.45%	11.60%
Percent of youth placed	<15%	6.6%	10.67%	11.54%	8.62%	7.3%
Percent of youth placed for event prior to MST	None	3.44%	.81%	1.45%	0.0%	0.59%
Instrumental Outcomes for Youth Receiving MST
Percent with parenting skills necessary to handle future problems	None	95%	85.16%	75.24%	79.63%	88.13%
Percent with improved family relations	None	95.23%	84.73%	75.24%	85.19%	85.71%
Percent with improved network of supports	None	97.12%	85.02%	87.62%	79.63%	86.59%
Percent with success in educational/vocational settings	None	88.27%	74.28%	72.38%	81.48%	77.50%
Percent with youth involved in pro-social peers/activities	None	90%	78.75%	66.19%	83.33%	72.02%
Percent of cases where changes have been sustained	None	92.56%	84.7%	79.52%	79.63%	88.03%
Ultimate Outcomes for Youth Receiving MST
Percent of youth at home	85%	90.83%	85.74%	82.38%	90.74%	84.57%
Percent of youth in school/working	80%	91.06%	82.74%	80.48%	90.74%	78.64%
Percent of youth with no new arrests	70%	83.18%	72.54%	87.14%	72.22%	86.29%

* Total number of cases served does not reflect number of cases removed by administration or by referral sources or moved. It reflects percentage of cases discharged due to completion of treatment, low engagement, placed and placed due to an event prior to MST Services beginning.

** Indicates CSI MST Programs that receive Consultation and CQI services from a CSI MST System Supervisor. Other programs work with outside sources for Consultation and CQI services.

*** Connecticut reflects only Judicial Branch.

Sherif

Sherif was referred to MST services through LC-JPO. He had been charged with possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Sherif had been involved in drug "dealing" as well as using drugs and alcohol himself. He spent 8 months in an out-of home placement.

Sherif had been involved with drugs and alcohol for at least 2 years. Although he attended school, he had poor and failing grades. His parents both worked full-time, and periodically, would each have 2 full-time jobs, which left Sherif unattended and unsupervised most of the time. Sherif has 2 older siblings who were attending colleges at the time his involvement with the legal system began.

MST worked with Sherif's parents on identifying what areas needed to "change" in order for Sherif to be successful; among these they identified their parenting skills. Sherif's mother had also been able to identify her problems with untreated depression, which impeded her ability to successfully address Sherif's behaviors. Sherif's older sister remained home from a semester at school in order to be a support to both her parents, especially mother, and Sherif. His older brother increased his support via telephone conversations, and with becoming aware of goals that parents were working towards. Parents worked towards educating themselves about what certain drugs, and drug paraphernalia "look like". Mother increased monitoring by searching Sherif's room almost daily to ensure that he was not involved in using or dealing drugs. The entire family improved communication, and increased support for one another to confront unacceptable behaviors with Sherif. Parents began to successfully implement the use of consequences and rewards when addressing issues.

Sherif refrained from using drugs and alcohol, as a direct result of learning that these behaviors were no longer acceptable. He obtained part-time employment, and improved grades in school. He reported that he had not received grades above a "C" since 8th grade. He achieved A's and B's in the first marking period of 10th grade. All teachers reported a great improvement in his work ethic in school, and noted his determination.

Sherif and his family successfully completed the MST program, and Sherif was released from probation a week later.

CSI receives first SAMHSA "Science to Service" Award

In September 2007, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) recognized Community Solutions MST for exemplary implementation of evidence-based interventions to prevent and treat mental illness and substance abuse.

"The success that these organizations have demonstrated and the positive impact that they have had on individuals and families is visible proof of the importance and direct benefit of using the latest strategies to prevent and treat mental illnesses and substance abuse in our communities."
- Terry Cline, PhD, SAMHSA Administrator