The academic, behavioral, and mental health status of children and youth at entry to residential care

Alexandra L. Trout; Jessica L. Hagaman; M. Beth Chmelka; Robert Gehringer; Michael H. Epstein; Robert Reid

doi:10.1080/08865710802533654

The academic, behavioral, and mental health status of children and youth at entry to residential care

Alexandra L. Trout, Jessica L. Hagaman, M. Beth Chmelka, Robert Gehringer, Michael H. Epstein, Robert Reid

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Abstract

Often considered a "last resort placement," residential settings serve a broad range of children who present significant risks. While much is known about emotional and behavioral functioning, less is known about academic strengths and limitations. This study evaluated 127 children at intake into a residential care program to determine demographic, behavioral, mental health, and educational characteristics. Results indicated that children entering care present high levels of risk across domains. Primary risks were found on indicators of behavior (e.g., rule breaking, aggression), mental illness (e.g., disruptive behavior, anxiety), and academic performance (e.g., general knowledge, reading). Implications, limitations, and recommendations for future research are discussed.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	359-374
Number of pages	16
Journal	Residential Treatment for Children and Youth
Volume	25
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/08865710802533654
State	Published - Dec 11 2008

Keywords

Academic functioning
Aggregate care
Characteristics
Program entry
Residential care

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
Law

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The academic, behavioral, and mental health status of children and youth at entry to residential care. / Trout, Alexandra L.; Hagaman, Jessica L.; Chmelka, M. Beth; Gehringer, Robert; Epstein, Michael H.; Reid, Robert.

In: Residential Treatment for Children and Youth, Vol. 25, No. 4, 11.12.2008, p. 359-374.

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