Functional Family Therapy (FFT) (Charles County FY17-21-Annual)

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Program Summary

FFT is an evidence based practice that aims to reduce out of the home placement of children with severe emotional and behavioral problems. FFT is a short term (30 hour) family based therapeutic intervention for delinquent youth at-risk for institutionalization and their families.

Target Population

Children ages 11-18 deemed "at-risk" for being removed from their homes due to delinquent and/or behavioral issues. Clients served are often referred from various agencies and clinics although self-referrals are also accepted.

Measures

CHCO

How Much: # of Youth served for the program year (include unduplicated number) - (Annual)

FY 2021

-52%

CHCO

How Much: Average duration of services (in sessions) for Youth receiving FFT services - (Annual)

FY 2021

20.5

356%

CHCO

How Well: # of attendees who complete counseling successfully (based on mutual termination) -(Annual)

FY 2021

11.0

-42%

CHCO

How Well: % of attendees who complete counseling successfully (based on mutual termination) - (Annual)

FY 2021

84.6%

-81%

CHCO

DEN: Total # terminated (Annual)

FY 2021

250%

CHCO

How Well: # of cases completing treatment with 50% or more of outlined goals attained (when comparing treatment plan goals from begining to case closure -(Annual)

FY 2021

-42%

CHCO

How Well: % of cases completing treatment with 50% or more of outlined goals attained (when comparing treatment plan goals from begining to case closure - (Annual)

FY 2021

84.6%

-81%

CHCO

DEN: Total # Completing treatment (Annual)

FY 2021

550%

CHCO

Better Off: # of Youth who report improved family functioning as measured by the exit survey administered at the completion of services - (Annual)

FY 2021

-39%

CHCO

Better Off: % of Youth who report improved family functioning as measured by the exit survey administered at the completion of services - (Annual)

FY 2021

91.7%

-8%

CHCO

DEN: Total # of youth who complete exit survey

FY 2021

100%

CHCO

Better Off: # of parents who report improved family function based on exit survey (Annual)

FY 2021

100%

CHCO

Better Off: % of parents who report improved family function based on exit survey (Annual)

FY 2021

52%

187%

CHCO

DEN: # of parents who complete exit survey (Annual)

FY 2021

80%

CHCO

Better Off: # of participants at risk of entering the juvenile justice system who were alternatively provided supportive services within their community (Annual)

FY 2021

CHCO

Better Off: % of participants at risk of entering the juvenile justice system who were alternatively provided supportive services within their community (Annual)

FY 2021

100%

CHCO

Better Off: # of youth referred to a diversion program by the Department of Juvenile Service (Annual)

FY 2021

CHCO

Better Off: % of youth referred to a diversion program by the Department of Juvenile Service (Annual)

FY 2021

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