Report to the legislature evaluation of the department of children and families community-based care initiative fiscal year 2004-2005 (original) (raw)

This report evaluates the Community-Based Care initiative in Florida, focusing on child and family outcomes, service quality, and cost during the fiscal year 2004-2005. Findings indicate a positive impact on child-level outcomes, with shorter lengths of stay and stable maltreatment recurrence rates, although reunification rates have decreased. Additionally, the evaluation highlights the effective management of resources among lead agencies, with most agencies under budget while facing varying expenditures per child served. Recommendations for future improvement and training for newly formed lead agencies are proposed to enhance service delivery.