Abstract
Systems collaboration has repeatedly been
cited as a component of successful social service delivery. Through qualitative data, this study explored the process involved in inter-agency collaboration when providing Integrative Family and Systems Treatment (I-FAST) for families with severely emotionally or behaviorally disturbed
children. Data were collected through a series of
eight focus groups with 26 agency collaborators across 11 counties in Ohio. Data analysis revealed two emergent phenomena: the process of developing collaboration, consisting of making initial contact, a trial period and developing
trust; and the key ingredients of collaboration,
focusing on interpersonal and professional qualities. Implications of each theme are discussed.
Translated title of the contribution | Key processes, ingredients and components of successful systems collaboration: Working with severely emotionally or behaviourally disturbed children and their families |
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Original language | English |
Pages (from-to) | 394-405 |
Number of pages | 12 |
Journal | Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research |
Volume | 39 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Sept 2012 |