Cost Effectiveness of a School Readiness Intervention for Foster Children.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Many young children in foster care suffer from emotional and behavior problems due to neglect and abuse. These problems can lead to difficulties in school, and functioning in school is linked to long-term health and development. Early intervention to reduce emotional and behavioral issues can help children successfully transition to school, which can improve long-term outcomes. However, communities need information on relative costs and benefits associated with programs to make informed choices. The objective of this study was to assess cost effectiveness, over 12 months, of the Kids in Transition to School (KITS) intervention compared to usual services available to children in a foster care control group (FCC).

Method

Randomized controlled trial of 192 children in

SUBMITTER: Lynch FL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5737933 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature