Using the CBCL to determine the clinical status of children in state custody

This manuscript reviews information on past use of the CBCL to describe the clinical status of children in state custody and the results of a recent study of a representative statewide sample. The sample included a random sample of children in state custody, including those in foster care, kinship c...

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Published in:Children and youth services review 2000, Vol.22 (1), p.55-73
Main Authors: Heflinger, Craig Anne, Simpkins, Celeste G., Combs-Orme, Terri
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Behavior Problems
Child Behaviour Checklist
Children
Foster Children
In care
Institutionalization (Persons)
Measures (Instruments)
Mental Health
National surveys
Psychological tests
Psychological wellbeing
Social Behavior
Tennessee
USA
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Summary:This manuscript reviews information on past use of the CBCL to describe the clinical status of children in state custody and the results of a recent study of a representative statewide sample. The sample included a random sample of children in state custody, including those in foster care, kinship care, group residential facilities, and state institutions. One third (34%) of the children in state custody were reported as having significant behavior problems. The narrow band scales reflecting greatest difficulties included Aggressive, Delinquent, and Withdrawn behavior. The youngest teenage group was significantly more likely to have Internalizing problems in the clinical level, and those living in family homes were more likely to have scores in the non-clinical range than those in foster homes or group placements. There were no effects of gender, race, adjudication status, or length of time in custody. Implications for policy makers, caseworkers, and researchers are discussed.
ISSN:0190-7409
1873-7765
DOI:10.1016/S0190-7409(99)00073-0