Projects & Research

Topic: Youth Transition

Collaborative on Discovery and Innovation in Employment (CODIE)
The purpose of the project is to build the capacity of school professionals in collaboration with community action partners to use the Discovery Process in supporting youth and adults with developmental disabilities (DD) in achieving customized employment.
Community Workshop: Youth Suicide Prevention-A Community Approach
This interactive one or two day workshop provides an opportunity for community and school representatives to gain knowledge and skill in planning a community approach to youth suicide prevention. Individuals with accurate information can be better prepared to identify youth at risk for suicide, demonstrate caring behavior, and refer or link youth to appropriate resources.
Development of an Intervention Model to Improve Educational Outcomes of Youth in Foster Care by Decreasing Runaway Behavior (RUN Grant)
RUN Grant is developing an intervention model for decreasing runaway behavior of youth in foster care and improving educational outcomes. 
Healthy Transitions Initiative Process Evaluation
The purpose of this project is to conduct a four-year process evaluation for the Healthy Transitions Initiative, working with sites to assess the fidelity of program effort related to the comprehensive transitional support model for youth and young adults.
Research and Training Center for Children’s Mental Health
Funding for the Research and Training Center for Children’s Mental Health ended September, 2009. For 25 years, the Center supported the development of systems of care that provide access to effective care for children with mental health challenges and their families through an integrated set of research, training, consultation, and dissemination activities.
Theory-based Logic Models Technical Assistance and Training/CMHI National Evaluation
The USF Logic Model Team provides technical assistance to funded system of care communities. The USF Logic Model Team has worked with many communities to craft logic models that reflect their unique contexts and theories of change.

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Research Profiles

CFS Faculty Profiled in RxNews Article

The article discusses findings related to the use of the Prevent-Teach-Reinforce Model with Families of Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders.

School Readiness Program to Expand in Hillsborough County

The Florida HIPPY Training and Technical Assistance Center has received approximately $1.2 million in funding from the Children’s Board of Hillsborough County to expand a national home visitation, evidence-based program that focuses on parent involvement and school readiness.

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Child & Family Studies