Oct. 22, 2021
Judy Tudor, Efren Gomez, and Ramona W. Denby
Abstract: This issue brief explores the benefits and challenges associated with an inter-agency partnership carried out through a federally funded, five-year demonstration project. Reported in this brief are some of the strategies used to overcome implementation barriers and to promote project success. Also, described are the results of an implementation evaluation. Collaborative members assessed the project on its overall effectiveness in meeting indicators of success such as: youth involvement, adherence to program goals, involvement of all partners, accountability, communication, and stakeholder satisfaction. Implications and strategies for promoting inter-agency collaborations in the context of child welfare are offered.