Vermont Youth in Transition Grant
Bridging gaps for young adults in Vermont
National Study
Overview
This is a voluntary study for young adults and their caregivers (or adult allies) at five points in time: at the start of services, and then at 6 months, 12 months, 18 months, and 24 months. The interviews are more in-depth than the Vermont study (lasting about two-three hours), covering a broader number of life areas and obtaining greater detailed information. These data will also be aggregated and combined with the National sample of System of Care service recipients. The interviews for the National study are also conducted by the VCHIP team.Click on the following to jump to a list and descriptions of:
Descriptions of Young Adult Measures
| Measure | Description |
|---|---|
| Youth Information Questionnaire, Revised (YIQ–R) |
Covers multiple facets of young adult’s life: o Acculturation o Employment o Peer relationships o Presenting problems o Coercion in receiving services o Suicidality o Neighborhood safety o Sexual orientation o Youth empowerment and self-efficacy o Life skills o Barriers to employment • Baseline: 54 questions, with subparts, 15 minutes • Follow-Up: 54 questions, with subparts, 15 minutes |
| Behavioral and Emotional Rating Scale—Second Edition, Youth Rating Scale (BERS–2Y) | • Identifies youth’s emotional and behavioral strengths • Youth rate behaviors on a scale from not at all like me to very much like me • 57 items, 8 open-ended questions, 10 minutes • Completed at intake and follow-up • Copyrighted instrument |
| Delinquency Survey, Revised (DS–R) |
• Gathers information on delinquent behavior and contact with law enforcement • Assesses destructive and violent behavior toward others in the community • 28 questions with subparts, 8 minutes • Completed at intake and follow-up |
| GAIN Quick–R: Substance Problem Scale (GAIN) |
• Assesses use, abuse, and dependence of alcohol, marijuana, or other drugs • 17 questions, 5 minutes • Completed at intake and follow-up |
| Revised Children’s Manifest Anxiety Scale (RCMAS) |
• Assesses level and nature of anxiety • Each item embodies a feeling or action that reflects an aspect of anxiety • 37 items, 3 minutes • Completed at intake and follow-up • Copyrighted instrument |
| Reynold’s Adolescent Depression Scale—Second Edition (RADS–2) |
• Evaluates four domains of depression • Youth reports how frequently he/she has the described feelings • 30 items, 3 minutes • Completed at intake and follow-up • Copyrighted instrument |
| Substance Use Survey, Revised (SUS–R) |
Young adult report on use of: o Alcohol o Tobacco o Illegal, prescribed, and over-the-counter drugs • 20 questions, with subparts, 6 minutes • Completed at intake and follow-up |
| Youth Services Survey (YSS) |
Measures perceptions of service across five domains: o Access o Participation in treatment o Cultural sensitivity o Satisfaction o Outcomes • 27 questions (1 open-ended), 5 minutes • Only completed at follow-up |
Descriptions of Caregiver Measures
| Measure | Description |
|---|---|
| Caregiver Information Questionnaire, Revised (CIQ–R) |
Questions that describe the child and family Topics covered: o Demographic information o Risk factors o Family composition o Physical custody of the child o Child’s mental and physical health service use o Caregiver employment status o Attitudes about coercion in receiving services o Child’s presenting problem(s) • Intake: 46 questions, with subparts, 22 minutes • Follow-Up: 46 questions, with subparts, 17 minutes • Caregiver and Staff as Caregiver versions |
| Behavioral and Emotional Rating Scale—Second Edition, Parent Rating Scale (BERS–2C) | • Identifies youth’s emotional and behavioral strengths • Youth rate behaviors on a scale from not at all like me to very much like me • 57 items, 8 open-ended questions, 10 minutes • Completed at intake and follow-up • Copyrighted instrument |
| Caregiver Strain Questionnaire (CGSQ) |
Assesses difficulties, strains, and other negative effects related to caring for a child with emotional and behavioral problems • 21 questions, 10 minutes • Completed at intake and follow-up • Only administered to caregivers (not staff as caregivers) |
| Child Behavior Checklist 6–18 (CBCL 6–18) |
Standardized measure of children’s symptomatology • Caregivers’ report of their child’s problems, disabilities, and strengths • Caregivers say how often statements describing behaviors are true for their child • 17 social competence items, 113 behavior problem items, 20 minutes • Completed at intake and follow-up • Copyrighted instrument |
| Columbia Impairment Scale (CIS) |
Evaluates four basic areas of child’s functioning: o Interpersonal relations o Broad psychopathological domains o Functioning in job or schoolwork o Use of leisure time • Caregivers rate how much of a problem each item is for their child • 13 questions, 5 minutes • Completed at intake and follow-up |
| Cultural Competence and Service Provision Questionnaire, Revised (CCSP–R) |
Assesses: o Importance of culture in the lives of the respondent o Caregiver’s perspective on provider’s consideration of family’s beliefs, traditions, and practices when providing services • 13 questions, 8 minutes • Only completed at follow-up • Only administered to caregivers (not staff as caregivers) |
| Youth Services Survey for Families (YSS–F) | Measures perceptions of service across five domains: o Access o Participation in treatment o Cultural sensitivity o Satisfaction o Outcomes • 27 questions, 7 minutes • Only completed at follow-up • Only administered to caregivers (not staff as caregivers) |
Descriptions of Measures Completed by Caregivers or Young Adults (if no caregiver interview)
| Measure | Description |
|---|---|
| Education Questionnaire–Revision 2 (EQ–R2) |
Assesses child’s functioning in school • Topics covered: o School attendance/grade level o Special placements and plans o School achievement o Disciplinary actions • 15 questions, with subparts, 20 minutes • Completed at intake and follow-up |
| Living Situations Questionnaire (LSQ) |
Documents the physical settings in which a child lived during the past 6 months, and with whom the child was living • Adapted from the Restrictiveness of Living Environments and Placement Stability Scale (ROLES; Hawkins, Almeida, Fabry, & Reitz, 1992) • 15 questions, with subparts, 5 minutes • Completed at intake and follow-up |
| Multi-Sector Services Contacts Questionnaire, Revised (MSSC–R) | Report of child and family service use o Services used o Service locations and convenience o Quantity of services received o Satisfaction with services o Payments for services • Intake: 47 questions, with subparts, 15 minutes • Follow-Up: 47 questions, with subparts, 15 minutes • Caregiver and Staff as Caregiver versions |
