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Statement of the Problem [continued]: difficulties by child, lack of community resources, rapid population growth, number of juvenile petitions and training school commitments create a need for an out-of- home placement for children in this county. Program Goal [continued]: in the delinquency/undisciplined juvenile rate being decreased. Measurable Objectives [comtinued]: 6. Ail youths experiencing substance abuse will be referred to substance abuse screening and follow-up counseling when indicated. 7. Ail y~uths will be enrolled in a school system and educational assessmerzts will be done with the school to determine the most appropriate educational setting for the child. 8. Sixty percent (60%) of all youths served by the program will be prepared for -- long-term placement within 90 days of the entry date (preparation is defined as stabilization of the child's behavior to a point where he is ready for placement and development of a long-term care plan). _ 9. Of the children completing the 90 day program. 50% will achieve successful adjustment for six months following long-term placement. (Success shall be defined as: [1] The child does not come to the attention of the Juvenile Court; [2] The child, the social worker, add his legal guardian agree that placement was success- - ful six months after it was made.) Information Maintained for Effectiveness Measurement [continued]: 2o Department of Social Services will keep a folder on each child containing a court order showing custody with Department of Social Services, termination summary on the child, case dictation involving family counseling and coordiantion of services to the child and family, monthly progress reports submitted by the home to DSS, client tracking forms submitted to CBA office. Budget information documenting in-kind and cash flow kept by both the home and DSS. Staff work schedule kept by the home.