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February 1, 2026Evaluation and Program Planning

Improving foster care and juvenile justice services: A community-based participatory mixed-methods study in Iowa and Illinois

Melissa Sharer Emily Gordon Stephanie Hernandez Joseph Golden Malia Duffy Nicole Cisne-Durbin

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Improving foster care and juvenile justice services is a critical goal, especially for vulnerable youth.
Key evidence reveals that community-based approaches increase the effectiveness of these services in Iowa and Illinois.
Mixed-methods evaluation highlights the importance of community involvement in shaping better service delivery.
This approach may enable more effective interventions, pointing to the need for greater community collaboration.

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Mixed-methods analysis improves foster care and juvenile justice services, suggesting community engagement benefits.

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synapsesocial.com/papers/69a7655dbadf0bb9e87d8d86 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.evalprogplan.2026.102763

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