Publications

Publications in our database are reports and resource materials produced within the Department of Child and Family Studies, as well as recent journal articles authored by CFS faculty. To view a more thorough listing of recent books, book chapters and articles written or edited by CFS faculty, view our Impact Reports or individual faculty vitas. You may also view the publications by topic on the right of this page.

Final Report: Evaluation of Specialized Treatment Programs for Dually Served Youth (2019)

In February 2018, DCF contracted with the University of South Florida to conduct an independent evaluation of specialized treatment programs.

Arrests among Youth after Out-Of-Home Mental Health Treatment: Comparisons Across Community and Residential Treatment Settings. (2013)

Florida Medicaid claims data were used to identify children and adolescents in out-of-home mental health care from 2003-2007. These were then matched with Florida Department of Juvenile Justice and Law Enforcement records.

Supporting Parents Who Have Youth with Emotional Disturbances Through a Parent-to-Parent Support Program (2010)

Published in the Journal: Administration & Policy in Mental Health & Mental Health Services Research (Online First)

2010 Florida Young Mothers (2010)

A brief presenting data on Florida's young mothers focusing on 2007 data.

Transition of Youth and Young Adults with Emotional or Behavioral Difficulties: An Evidence-Supported Handbook (2009)

The Transition Handbook aims to help transition specialists, general and special educators, school psychologists, mental health practicieners, and administrators support youth and young adults in setting goals and achieving positive outcomes across employment, education, and community settings.

Asset-Based Approaches for LGBTQI2-S Youth and Families in Systems of Care (2009)

Families with a parent, child, or youth who is lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, intersex, two-spirit (LGBTQI2-S) or transitioning navigate varying levels of acceptance and support when accessing and utilizing needed services within the mental health system. A new monograph offers a public health approach for communities to meet the needs of these families.

Career Development for Transition-Aged Youth with Emotional Disturbances: Exemplary Practices of Florida Mental Health & Substance Abuse Agencies (2008)

This report seeks to identify exemplary career development practices for transition-age youth with emotional disturbances (TAY w/ED).

The Role of Mental Health Services in Promoting Safe and Secure Schools (2008)

This guidebook is part of a series developed by the Hamilton Fish Institute on School and Community Violence and the Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory (NWREL) to provide resources, tools, and guidance for creating safe school settings and involving the community in supporting students of all ages.

Mental Health Service Patterns among Medicaid-Eligible Children: Disparities and Differences in Beliefs and Service Access (2008)

This report shares findings about mental health issues and service effectiveness as expressed by parents of Medicaid-eligible children from white, Hispanic, and African American families.

21st Annual Research Conference Proceedings (2008)

Features presentation summaries from symposia, paper presentations and poster presentations, organized around the central themes and full agenda of the annual research conference.