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FIGURE 3-3: PREVALENCE OF FACTORS ACROSS RECONNECT CASESSource: FaCS (2003) – original source: Statistical Report on the Longitudinal Survey of Reconnect Clients (RPRConsulting, 2003).Based on utilisation of the longitudinal client study and administrative data, some keyfindings from the Reconnect evaluation (FACS, 2003) in terms of outcomes for youth/parentswere as outlined below. The proportion of young people living in temporary situations fell from 16.5% at thestart of s upport to 5% after support. The proportion of youth living with parents increased from 57.5% to 62% from the startof support to after support, increasing in all age categories. Two thirds of youth and their parents reported overall improvement in the situation ofthe young person that led them to seek Reconnect, with most attributing this to theintervention. A dramatic imp rovement was reported in the ability of young people to manage familyconflict with this improvement sustained over time. The proportion of youth reportingimproved conflict management skills improved from 12% before Reconnect, to 44%after. This was found to continue for the length of the client study. The proportion of parents reporting improved conflict management skills increasedfrom 8 to 38%. Both youth and parents reported improved communication in the family. Theproportion of youth reporting good communication increased from 22% to 41%. Forparents, this increase was from 11% before Reconnect to 42% after. Young people reported as having cases of medium complexity were found to haveimproved feelings of self-worth and coping, as measured over time on objective scales. Parents were reported to feel increased closeness with their children and lessalienation after Reconnect, but the effect was not sustained over time. In terms of reducing negative school experiences, there was a reported improvementover time in the extent to which young people were reported to feel liked and respectedat school.84
Education participation levels remained the same before and after Reconnect.The proportion of young people employed (full time or part time) at the start of theintervention was reported to increase from 2% to 5% of young people.The proportion of young people who were not in education, training or employmentdropped from 15% to 11%, from program entry to exit.It was concluded that Reconnect services were particularly effective in improving the stabilityof a young person’s living situation and increasing families’ capacities to manage conflict andcommunicate better. There was no evidence from the study of improvements of engagementin education and/or the community. However, the study stated that this may be due tofactors such as the significant degree of school alienation among youth responding to thesurvey and due to the Reconnect model being built around short term casework addressingimmediate issues related to living situations, and conflict/communication.Annual ReportsAnnual reports by FaHCSIA encompass performance reporting for the Reconnect program interms of two effectiveness indicators: the percentage of clients with an improved level offamily engagement, and the percentage of clients with a positive change in their overallsituation. Figures on effectiveness, administered expenses and quantity indicators ofnumber of people assisted are presented below, for the last three annual reports.TABLE 3-18: RECONNECT PERFORMANCE INDICATORSAnnualReportYearEffectiveness-% of clientswith animprovedlevel ofengagementwith familyEffectiveness-% of clientswith apositivechange intheir overallsituationAdministeredExpenses(Actual)Number ofPeopleAssistedNumber ofFamiliesassisted2007/08 71% 82% $34.687m 7000 50002006/07 73% 83% $21.984m 7000 50002005/06 69% 79% $22.143m 5040 4360Source: FaHCSIA Annual Reports.3.9 YOUTHLINXProgram services and target groupsYouthlinx is a prevention and early intervention program targeting children in the 11-16 agegroup and their families. Youthlinx targets two key transition points for young people –primary to high school, and from junior secondary school to senior secondary school. Thesepoints are where many young people become disconnected from positive pathways ofgrowth and development (FaHCSIA, 2006-07).The aim of Youthlinx is to allow these groups to build self reliance, strengthen familyrelationships and encourage community involvement. Youthlinx undertakes the followingstrategies (FaHCSIA 2006-07).85
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