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In all communities initially funded in 1999–<br />

2006:<br />

<br />

Behavioral <strong>and</strong> emotional symptoms<br />

improved (Child Behavior Checklist).<br />

<br />

School attendance <strong>and</strong> performance<br />

improved at 6 <strong>and</strong> at 24 months<br />

(Educational Questionnaire).<br />

Figure 10: Change in School Attendance <strong>and</strong> School Performance for Children Aged 6 to 10,<br />

Intake to 24 Months, Grant Communities Initially Funded in 1999–2006, Outcome Sample<br />

Regular Attendance<br />

(n = 395)<br />

z = 3.83, p = .00<br />

Passing Grades<br />

(n = 257)<br />

z = 5.34, p = .00<br />

Youth Aged 11 to 18<br />

Children aged 11 to 18 showed significant<br />

improvements in school-related outcomes,<br />

law enforcement involvement, <strong>and</strong> suicidal<br />

behavior after receiving services within<br />

systems of care.<br />

In all communities:<br />

<br />

Regular school attendance increased for<br />

youth in this age group, from 80 percent<br />

at intake to 88 percent at 6 months <strong>and</strong><br />

89 percent at 24 months (statistically<br />

significant) (Educational Questionnaire).<br />

<br />

<br />

The percentage of youth receiving<br />

passing grades (defined as a grade<br />

average of C or better) increased from<br />

60 percent at intake to 73 percent at 12<br />

months, <strong>and</strong> 71 percent received passing<br />

grades at 24 months (statistically<br />

significant) (Educational Questionnaire).<br />

Arrests among youth aged 11 <strong>and</strong> older<br />

also decreased. After 24 months in<br />

services, youth reporting arrests<br />

decreased from 19 percent to 9 percent<br />

(Delinquency Survey).<br />

The Comprehensive Community <strong>Mental</strong> Health Services for Children <strong>and</strong> Their Families Program <strong>Evaluation</strong> <strong>Findings</strong><br />

2006–2008 Annual Report to Congress ● Page 22

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