Abstract
This study examined the role of inter-organizational collaboration in implementing new evidence-based practices for addressing
problem behaviors in at-risk youth. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 38 systems leaders of probation, mental
health, and child welfare departments of 12 California counties participating in a large randomized controlled trial to scale-up
the use of Multidimensional Treatment Foster Care. Three sets of collaboration characteristics were identified: (1) characteristics
of collaboration process, (2) characteristics of the external environment, and (3) characteristics of participating organizations
and individuals. Inter-organizational collaboration enables an exchange of information and advice and a pooling of resources
individual agencies may require for successful implementation.
problem behaviors in at-risk youth. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 38 systems leaders of probation, mental
health, and child welfare departments of 12 California counties participating in a large randomized controlled trial to scale-up
the use of Multidimensional Treatment Foster Care. Three sets of collaboration characteristics were identified: (1) characteristics
of collaboration process, (2) characteristics of the external environment, and (3) characteristics of participating organizations
and individuals. Inter-organizational collaboration enables an exchange of information and advice and a pooling of resources
individual agencies may require for successful implementation.
- Content Type Journal Article
- Category Research – Practice Relationships
- Pages 1-12
- DOI 10.1007/s10488-012-0437-5
- Authors
- Lawrence A. Palinkas, School of Social Work, University of Southern California, 669 W. 34th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90089-0411, USA
- Dahlia Fuentes, School of Social Work, University of Southern California, 669 W. 34th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90089-0411, USA
- Megan Finno, School of Social Work, University of Southern California, 669 W. 34th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90089-0411, USA
- Antonio R. Garcia, Child and Adolescent Services Research Center, 3020 Children’s Way, MC 5033, San Diego, CA 92123, USA
- Ian W. Holloway, Department of Social Welfare, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Patricia Chamberlain, Center for Research to Practice, 12 Shelton McMurphey Blvd, Eugene, OR 97401, USA
- Journal Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research
- Online ISSN 1573-3289
- Print ISSN 0894-587X