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Washington has invested in a structured, computerized, multi-barrier assessment instrument to uncover barriers to employment. The Virtual Interactive Employability Worksheet (VIEW) is used with all TANF clients and addresses a range of barriers to employment such as, mental health and substance abuse problems, domestic violence situations, and lea

Each of the study sites has undertaken a proactive approach to identifying unobserved barriers to employment. Strategies include a mix of different identification methods, including informal and formal screenings or assessments, a mix of staff involved in barrier identification, and a variety of partners to assist with identification and service p

GOAL 3: Increase the percentage of the Nation’s children and adults who have access to health care services, and expand consumer choices

The purpose of this report was to evaluate the effectiveness of promoting Healthy People (HP) 2010 objectives through the distribution of small grants to non-profit organizations. Methods: Yale University’s Prevention Research Center awarded “microgrants” of $2,010 to 103 organizations throughout Connecticut. Recipients completed 103 baselin

The following persons from HHS contributed to preparing information on evaluation projects for Performance Improvement 2004: Evaluation Activities of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: Administration for Children and Families Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation Karl Koerper Bob Driscoll Food and Drug Adminis

Mission To build resilience and facilitate recovery for people with or at risk for substance abuse and mental illness. Evaluation Program

Mission In partnership with American Indian and Alaska Native people, to raise their physical, mental, social, and spiritual health to the highest level. Evaluation Program

GOAL 3: Increase the percentage of the Nation’s children and adults who have access to health care services, and expand consumer choices Objective 3.1 Encourage the development of new, affordable health insurance options Objective 3.2 Strengthen and expand the health care safety net Objective 3.3 Strengthen and improve Medicare Objecti

In 1997, Vermont enacted parity legislation that requires health plans to provide coverage for the treatment of “mental health conditions” and prohibits rates, terms, or conditions that impose a greater financial burden for access to treatment for mental illness than for physical illness. Vermont’s parity law is more comprehensive than most

This study examined nine established SAMHSA-funded state jail diversion programs serving individuals with co-occurring disorders in the criminal justice system. The program seeks new knowledge on improving prevention and treatment of substance abuse and mental illness and effectively applying that knowledge through work with state and local govern

This document is a manual discussing asthma wellness in schools which outlines best practices and policies for an asthma wellness and education program in the context of a school health program. A healthy student is a student ready to learn. Asthma-friendly schools are those that make the effort to create safe and supportive learning environments

The Community Nursing Organization (CNO) Demonstration is an innovative approach to the provision of community nursing and ambulatory care services for Medicare beneficiaries. Structured around the two fundamental concepts of nurse case management and capitated payment, CNOs attempted to promote the timely and appropriate use of community health s

This study sought to: (a) identify the characteristics of publicly-funded programs that contribute to the survival and financial viability of pediatric safety-net providers; (b) compare the effects Medicaid Managed Care (and the State Children’s Health Insurance Program) has upon pediatric safety-net hospitals versus the its effects on Federally

This study analyzed how pilot-test data from the National Public Health Performance Standards Program could inform public health policy, administration, and practice. The Program was created to develop measurable performance standards for public health systems and a process for encouraging improvements in essential public health services.

The goal of the evaluation was to obtain information to guide the full national implementation of a new treatment approach through systematic study of the processes, barriers, costs associated with a change from regulatory to a mixed accreditation-regulatory process, and various other impacts.

This study examined preliminary accomplishments of a program integrating substance abuse prevention and treatment, and mental health services into primary health care and early childhood settings serving children ages zero to five and their families and caregivers. The program, “Starting Early Starting Smart (SESS)” is a national, public-priva

The following persons from HHS contributed to preparing information on evaluation projects for Performance Improvement 2006: Evaluation Activities of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: Administration for Children and Families Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation Karl Koerper Bob Driscoll Food and Drug Adm

AGENCY ID TITLE G/O OBJECTIVE PROJECT OFFICER ACF-ACYF 8221 Synthesis of Findings: Title IV-E Flexible Funding Child Welfare Waiver Demonstrations 7.4 Increase the percentage of children and youth living in a permanent, safe environment Collins, Gail E. ACF-ACYF 8220