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Reduced costs due to fewer days in inpatient care.
The average reduction in per-child inpatient hospital days from entry into services to 12 months translated into an average per-child cost savings of $2,776.85. -
Decreased utilization of inpatient facilities.
The percentage of children who used inpatient facilities within the previous 6 months decreased 54% from entry into systems of care to 18 months after systems of care. -
Reduced arrest results in per-child cost savings.
From entry into systems of care to 12 months after entry, the average reduction in number of arrests per child within the prior 6 months translated into an average per-child cost savings of $784.16. -
Mental health improvements sustained.
Emotional and behavioral problems were reduced significantly or remained stable for nearly 90% of children after 18 months in systems of care. -
Suicide-related behaviors were significantly reduced.
The percentage of children and youth who had deliberately harmed themselves or had attempted suicide decreased 32% after 12 months in systems of care. -
School attendance improved.
The percentage of children with regular school attendance (i.e., 75% of the time or more) during the previous 6 months increased nearly 10% with 84% attending school regularly after 18 months in systems of care. -
School achievement improved.
The percentage of children with a passing performance (i.e., C or better) during the previous 6 months increased 21% with 75% of children passing after 18 months in systems of care. -
Significant reductions in placements in juvenile detention and other secure facilities.
Children and youth who were placed in juvenile detention or other secure facilities within the previous 6 months decreased 43% from entry into services to 18 months after entering systems of care.
Source:
http://www.systemsofcare.samhsa.gov/news/datafactsheet.aspx
http://www.systemsofcare.samhsa.gov/news/nr_index.aspx