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The Florida Child Welfare Behavior Analysis Services Program

Michael R. Stoutimore

Intermountain Centers for Human Development, Tucson, Arizona, mstoutimore{at}earthlink.net

Catherine E. Williams

University of South Florida, Tampa

Bryon Neff

University of South Florida, Tampa

Margie Foster

University of Florida, Gainesville

Abuse, neglect, or both often result in removing children from their homes and placing them in foster care. As a result of these experiences, many children learn unhealthy behaviors. These "behavioral challenges" often lead to a cycle of multiple placement disruptions and progressively more restrictive placements. The philosophy, science, and technologies of behavior analysis are well suited to address this cycle. The Florida Department of Children and Families Behavior Analysis Services Program (BASP) is a behavior analysis initiative, combining research with service provision, developing and implementing data-based practices. Since 2001, the BASP has operated through statewide contracts with behavior analysis programs at the University of Florida and the University of South Florida. The BASP employs board certified behavior analysts and offers promise for the continued development of best practices. This article provides a description on the foundations, development, and current status of the BASP.

Key Words: child welfare • foster parents • parent training • placement disruptions • board certification • best practice

This version was published on September 1, 2008

Research on Social Work Practice, Vol. 18, No. 5, 367-376 (2008)
DOI: 10.1177/1049731508318654
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