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Michigan Outcome Identification Project
by Mario Hernandez, Ph.D., Sharon Hodges, M.B.A., Gary Macbeth, M.S.W., Joko Sengova Ph.D., and Sara Stech, M.S.W.*

System Accountability Project for Children's Mental Health,
Department of Child & Family Studies,
Florida Mental Health Institute,
University of South Florida
13301 Bruce B. Downs Blvd. Tampa, FL 33612-3899

* Michigan Association for Children's Mental Health

Table of Contents

Preface

Introduction
The role of the Michigan Outcome Identification Project the Michigan Department of Mental Health's efforts to determine whether children and families receiving services are benefitting in an observable manner.

Method
Focus groups used to gain an understanding of how outcomes are perceived across a broad range of stakeholders.

Analysis
Themes and patterns of response identified across stakeholder groups.

Results
Responses relating to the priority population for children's mental health, most important outcomes, and changes necessary at the system- and program-level to achieve these outcomes.

Target Populations Domain

Outcome Domain

Changes Domain

Integrating Research Domain
Discussion of model for understanding the interrelationships between the target population, most important outcomes, and recommended changes.

Next Steps
Building a system of outcome accountability.

Conclusion
Suggestions of guiding principles for building a system of outcome accountability

Appendix 1
Who should the Children's Public Mental Health System Serve?
Stakeholders within mental health
Stakeholders outside of children's mental health/Stakeholder totals

Appendix 2
What Outcomes Should the Children's Public Mental Health System Achieve?
Stakeholders within mental health
Stakeholders outside of children's mental health/Stakeholder totals

Appendix 3
What System- and Program-Level Changes are Needed to Accomplish the Outcomes?
Stakeholders within mental health
Stakeholders outside of children's mental health/Stakeholder totals

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