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Peer reviewedKoroloff, Nancy M.; And Others – Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, 1996
An intervention designed to address barriers to access to children's mental health services for low-income families was implemented in three Oregon counties. Paraprofessionals provided families with information, emotional support, and tangible assistance. Families in the intervention group (n=96) were significantly more likely to initiate…
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Children, Community Services, Delivery Systems
