Research Reports

Jul 2018 | 6.61 | Online Library

Home Visiting Services for TANF Families with Young Children: First Year Outcomes

Deleena Patton, PhD | Qinghua Liu, PhD | Barbara Lucenko, PhD | Barbara Felver, MPA

May 2018 | 9.114 | Online Library

Geographic Distribution of Patients in Washington State’s Medication Assisted Treatment – Prescription Drug and Opioid Addiction Project

Elizabeth Speaker, MS | Jim Mayfield, MA | Irina V. Sharkova, PhD | Sawir Yakup, MS | Barbara Felver, MPA

May 2018 | 11.243 | Online Library

2017 Foster Parent Survey: DSHS Foster Parents Speak

Amy Peterson Case, PhD

May 2018 | 8.35 | Online Library

Estimating Nursing-Home-Comparable Home and Community-Based Service Capacity: May 2018 Update

David Mancuso, PhD

May 2018 | 11.244 | Online Library

2017 DSHS Employee Survey

Mar 2018 | 7.112 | Online Library

State and County Estimates of the ECLIPSE Eligible Population

Deleena Patton, PhD | Qinghua Liu, PhD | Barbara Lucenko, PhD | Barbara Felver, MPA | Irina V. Sharkova, PhD

Mar 2018 | 8.34 | Online Library

The Changing Patterns of Long-Term Services and Supports Use in Washington State

Jingping Xing, PhD | David Mancuso, PhD | Barbara Felver, MPA

Feb 2018 | Dashboard | Online Library

Behavioral Health Treatment Needs and Outcomes among Medicaid Children in Washington State

Bridget Pavelle, PhD | Barbara Lucenko, PhD | Andrés Soriano, BS | Robert Hughes, PhD | Barbara Felver, MPA

Jan 2018 | 3.45 | Online Library

First Episode Psychosis

Client Profiles and Baseline Characteristics

Grace Hong, PhD | Robert Hughes, PhD | Barbara Lucenko, PhD | Barbara Felver, MPA

Jan 2018 | 11.241 | Online Library

2017 Social and Health Services Client Survey

Our Clients Speak

Nancy K. Raiha, PhD | Amy Peterson Case, PhD | John Rogers, PhD

Jan 2018 | | Online Library

Using State Administrative Data to Identify Social Complexity Risk Factors for Children

Kimberly C. Arthur, MPH | Barbara Lucenko, PhD | Irina V. Sharkova, PhD | Jingping Xing, PhD | Rita Mangione-Smith, MD

Nov 2017 | 4.101 | Online Library

Sustainability of Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment in Healthcare Settings

Elizabeth Speaker, MS | Jim Mayfield, MA | Barbara Felver, MPA

Nov 2017 | 9.112 | Online Library

Employment Status of Apple Health Care Clients and Non-Client Individuals with Dependents Who Are Apple Health Care Clients

As required by Engrossed Substitute House Bill 3079, Chapter 264, Laws of 2006

David Mancuso, PhD | Barbara Felver, MPA

Oct 2017 | 7.111 | Online Library

Independent Living Services for Foster Youth

Findings from the NYTD-Reported Services for Washington State 2015

Irina V. Sharkova, PhD | Barbara Lucenko, PhD | Barbara Felver, MPA

Sep 2017 | 3.44 | Online Library

Becoming Employed Starts Today (BEST)

Baseline Characteristics and Program Services

Joyce Fan, PhD | Callie Black, MPH | Barbara Felver, MPA | Barbara Lucenko, PhD | Taylor Danielson, PhD

Sep 2017 | 11.242 | Online Library

Identifying Substance Use and Mental Health Disorders Using an SBIRT Model: Washington State's Experience

Washington State’s Experience

Elizabeth Speaker, MS | Jim Mayfield, MA | Sawir Yakup, MS | Barbara Felver, MPA

Jun 2017 | 11.239 | Online Library

2016 Foster Parent Survey: DSHS Foster Parents Speak

Amy Peterson Case, PhD | John Rogers, PhD | Deborah Macy | Andrea Jamieson, MS | Kevin C. White, BA

Jun 2017 | 11.240 | Online Library

Housing Status of Youth Exiting Foster Care, Behavioral Health and Criminal Justice Systems

Jim Mayfield, MA | Callie Black, MPH | Barbara Felver, MPA | Webb Sprague, PhD

Jun 2017 | 4.100 | Online Library

Bringing Recovery into Diverse Groups through Engagement and Support

Final Report

Paula D. Henzel, MA | Barbara Lucenko, PhD | Andrés Soriano, BS | Barbara Felver, MPA

Apr 2017 | 4.96 | Online Library

Washington State Medication Assisted Treatment – Prescription Drug and Opioid Addiction Project: Year One Performance

AUGUST 1, 2015 – JULY 31, 2016

Elizabeth Speaker, MS | Jim Mayfield, MA | Sawir Yakup, MS | Barbara Felver, MPA

Apr 2017 | 4.97 | Online Library

Bringing Recovery into Diverse Groups through Engagement and Support

Second Annual Report: Preliminary Findings

Paula D. Henzel, MA | Barbara Lucenko, PhD | Andrés Soriano, BS | Barbara Felver, MPA

Apr 2017 | 4.98 | Online Library

Washington State SBIRT Primary Care Integration: Implementation

JANUARY 2012 – AUGUST 2016

Elizabeth Speaker, MS | Jim Mayfield, MA | Sawir Yakup, MS | Barbara Felver, MPA

Mar 2017 | 4.95 | Online Library

Behavioral Health Treatment Needs and Outcomes for Washington Counties

Irina V. Sharkova, PhD | Robert Hughes, PhD | Barbara Felver, MPA | Barbara Lucenko, PhD | Pierre Katona, MS

Mar 2017 | 6.58 | Online Library

Home Visiting Services for TANF Families with Young Children

Baseline Characteristics and Early Experiences

Deleena Patton, PhD | Qinghua Liu, PhD | Barbara Lucenko, PhD | Barbara Felver, MPA

Feb 2017 | 8.33 | Online Library

Transitioning Residents from Nursing Homes to Community Living: Impact of Washington State’s Roads to Community Living (RCL) Demonstration on Medicaid Long-Term Services and Supports Costs

Jingping Xing, PhD | David Mancuso, PhD | Barbara Felver, MPA

Feb 2017 | 7.110 | Online Library

The ECLIPSE Program at Childhaven

Short-Term Outcomes for Children Receiving Early Childhood Intervention and Prevention Services

Deleena Patton, PhD | Qinghua Liu, PhD | Barbara Lucenko, PhD | Barbara Felver, MPA | David Mancuso, PhD

Dec 2016 | 11.238 | Online Library

Education and Well-Being of Children in Assisted Housing Programs

Findings from Washington State

Deleena Patton, PhD | Jim Mayfield, MA | Callie Black, MPH | Barbara Felver, MPA | Irina V. Sharkova, PhD

Dec 2016 | 9.111 | Online Library

Employment Status of Apple Health Care Clients and Non-Client Individuals with Dependents Who Are Apple Health Care Clients

As Required by Engrossed Substitute House Bill 3079, Chapter 264, Laws of 2006

David Mancuso, PhD | Barbara Felver, MPA

Nov 2016 | | Online Library

Predicting Homelessness among Emerging Adults Aging Out of Foster Care

Nov 2016 | 11.237 | Online Library

Impacts of Substance Use Disorder Treatment Enhancements for Youth: An Evaluation of Washington’s Substance Abuse Treatment Enhancement and Dissemination (SAT-ED) Program

Bridget Pavelle, PhD | Barbara Lucenko, PhD | Callie Black, MPH | Barbara Felver, MPA

Oct 2016 | 11.235 | Online Library

Statewide Opportunity Youth with DSHS Service Histories (REDIRECT)

Oct 2016 | 7.109 | Online Library

Youth Aging Out of Foster Care

Risk and Protective Factors for Criminal Justice System Involvement

Paula D. Henzel, MA | Jim Mayfield, MA | Andrés Soriano, BS | David B Marshall, PhD | Barbara Felver, MPA

Oct 2016 | 11.236 | Online Library

2016 Disability Determination Services (DDS)

Client/Claimant Survey

John Rogers, PhD | Kevin C. White, BA | Andrea Jamieson, MS | Barbara Felver, MPA

Sep 2016 | 11.234 | Online Library

Opportunity Youth

Factors that Predict Disengagement from School and Work Among Youth in Washington State

Deleena Patton, PhD | Qinghua Liu, PhD | Barbara Felver, MPA | Barbara Lucenko, PhD | Alice Huber, PhD

Aug 2016 | 11.233 | Online Library

Impacts of Permanent Supportive Housing Services

An Evaluation of the Permanent Options for Recovery-Centered Housing (PORCH) Program

Jul 2016 | 3.43 | Online Library

Behavioral Health Access to Care Metrics

Illustration of the Impact of Case-mix Adjustment

David Mancuso, PhD

Jul 2016 | 11.231 | Online Library

Characteristics of Housing Assistance Recipients in Metropolitan Seattle-Tacoma: 2013

DSHS clients served by the King County, Seattle and Tacoma Housing Authorities

Joyce Fan, PhD | Andrés Soriano, BS | Barbara Felver, MPA | Jim Mayfield, MA

Jul 2016 | 11.232 | Online Library

Veterans Receiving DSHS Services Following Discharge from Military Service

Paula D. Henzel, MA | Barbara Lucenko, PhD | Melissa Ford Shah, MPP | Robert Hughes, PhD | Barbara Felver, MPA

Jun 2016 | | Online Library

Employment Monitoring Reports for BHO Clients

David Mancuso, PhD

Jun 2016 | 7.108 | Online Library

Transition to Adulthood: Washington State Foster Youth at Age 17

Findings from the 2014 National Youth in Transition Database (NYTD) Survey

Irina V. Sharkova, PhD | Barbara Lucenko, PhD | Barbara Felver, MPA

Jun 2016 | 11.230 | Online Library

Improving Employment Outcomes for People with Mental Health Disorders in Washington State

May 2016 | 11.227 | Online Library

2015 Foster Parent Survey: DSHS Foster Parents Speak

Elizabeth Kohlenberg, PhD | John Rogers, PhD

May 2016 | 11.229 | Online Library

2015 DSHS Employee Survey

John Rogers, PhD | Nancy K. Raiha, PhD

Apr 2016 | 3.42 | Online Library

Outcomes for Persons Discharged from Community Psychiatric Hospitals

Findings from Washington State

David Mancuso, PhD | Robert Hughes, PhD | Barbara Felver, MPA

Apr 2016 | 11.228 | Online Library

Educational Experiences and Employment Outcomes for TANF Parents Attending Community and Technical Colleges

Deleena Patton, PhD | Melissa Ford Shah, MPP | Qinghua Liu, PhD | David Mancuso, PhD | Barbara Felver, MPA

Mar 2016 | 6.57 | Online Library

Outcomes for WorkFirst Clients Taking Part in Unpaid Job Experience Programs

Community Works and Career Development

Deleena Patton, PhD | Melissa Ford Shah, MPP | Qinghua Liu, PhD | Barbara Felver, MPA | David Mancuso, PhD

Feb 2016 | | Online Library

Care Coordination Program For Washington State Medicaid Enrollees Reduced Inpatient Hospital Costs

Jingping Xing, PhD | Candace Goehring | David Mancuso, PhD

Feb 2016 | 4.93 | Online Library

Bringing Recovery into Diverse Groups through Engagement and Support

Year 1 Report: Baseline Characteristics and Program Services

Paula D. Henzel, MA | Barbara Lucenko, PhD | Callie Black, MPH | Barbara Felver, MPA

Jan 2016 | 11.226 | Online Library

Behavioral Health Needs of Jail Inmates in Washington State

Paula D. Henzel, MA | Jim Mayfield, MA | Andrés Soriano, BS | Barbara Felver, MPA

Dec 2015 | | Online Library

Behavioral Health Treatment Needs and Outcomes among Foster Care Children in Washington State

Bridget Pavelle, PhD | Barbara Lucenko, PhD | Robert Hughes, PhD | Barbara Felver, MPA

Dec 2015 | 9.109 | Online Library

Employment Status of HCA Medical Assistance Clients and Persons with Dependents with HCA Medical Coverage

As Required by Engrossed Substitute House Bill 3079 Chapter 264, Laws of 2006

David Mancuso, PhD | Barbara Felver, MPA

Nov 2015 | 11.222 | Online Library

Opportunity Youth

Young People Disengaged from School and Work in South King County

Oct 2015 | 11.225 | Online Library

Road Map Region Opportunity Youth with DSHS Service Histories (REDIRECT)

Sep 2015 | 11.220 | Online Library

2015 Social and Health Services Client Survey

Our Clients Speak

John Rogers, PhD | Nancy K. Raiha, PhD

Sep 2015 | 4.92 | Online Library

Overdose Deaths among Medicaid Enrollees in Washington State

The Role of Behavioral Health Needs

Jingping Xing, PhD | David Mancuso, PhD | Barbara Felver, MPA

Sep 2015 | 11.223 | Online Library

Characteristics of Public Housing Assistance Recipients in Washington State

A profile of DSHS Clients served by Public Housing Authorities in 2013

Aug 2015 | 11.219 | Online Library

Impact of Housing Assistance on Outcomes for Homeless Families

An Evaluation of the Ending Family Homelessness Pilot

Melissa Ford Shah, MPP | Qinghua Liu, PhD | Deleena Patton, PhD | Barbara Felver, MPA

Aug 2015 | 11.224 | Online Library

Predicting Homelessness among Low-Income Families on TANF

Melissa Ford Shah, MPP | Qinghua Liu, PhD | Barbara Felver, MPA

Jul 2015 | 9.108 | Online Library

Use of Long-Acting Reversible Contraception by Washington Women on Medicaid

Laurie Cawthon, MD

Jul 2015 | 11.221 | Online Library

DSHS Opportunity Youth Data Project Findings

Presentation to the Road Map Project Opportunity Youth Advisory Group

Jun 2015 | 7.107 | Online Library

Transition to Adulthood: Foster Youth at 19

An Analysis of the 2013 National Youth in Transition Database Survey for Washington State

Irina V. Sharkova, PhD | Barbara Lucenko, PhD | Barbara Felver, MPA

May 2015 | 9.107 | Online Library

Take Charge - Health Insurance Survey

Laurie Cawthon, MD

May 2015 | 11.217 | Online Library

Access to Recovery

Impact of Recovery Support Services on Outcomes

May 2015 | 11.218 | Online Library

Permanent Options for Recovery-Centered Housing (PORCH)

Third Annual Report – Preliminary Findings

Barbara Lucenko, PhD | Paula D. Henzel, MA | Callie Black, MPH | Barbara Felver, MPA | Martha Galvez, PhD

Apr 2015 | 11.216 | Online Library

TANF Caseload Decline

The Well-Being of Parents and Children Leaving WorkFirst in Washington State

Deleena Patton, PhD | Melissa Ford Shah, MPP | Barbara Felver, MPA | Kathryn Beall

Mar 2015 | 11.123 | Online Library

2014 Disability Determination Services (DDS)

Client/Claimant Survey

Nancy K. Raiha, PhD | Andrea Jamieson, MS | Barbara Felver, MPA | Kevin C. White, BA | Deborah Macy

Mar 2015 | 11.215 | Online Library

2014 Foster Parent Survey: DSHS Foster Parents Speak

John Rogers, PhD

Jan 2015 | 3.41 | Online Library

Quality Indicators and Outcomes for Persons Discharged from State Psychiatric Hospitals

David Mancuso, PhD

Jan 2015 | 6.56 | Online Library

Managed Medical Care for Persons with Disabilities and Behavioral Health Needs

Preliminary Findings from Washington State

David Mancuso, PhD | Barbara Felver, MPA

Jan 2015 | 7.106 | Online Library

Youth at Risk of Homelessness

Identifying Key Predictive Factors among Youth Aging Out of Foster Care in Washington State

Jan 2015 | 11.214 | Online Library

Homeless and Unstably Housed K-12 Students in Washington State

Who are they and how are they faring?

Melissa Ford Shah, MPP | Callie Black, MPH | Barbara Felver, MPA

Nov 2014 | | Online Library

Children's Behavioral Health in Washington State

Measures of Statewide Performance

Bridget Pavelle, PhD | Barbara Lucenko, PhD | Alice Huber, PhD

Nov 2014 | 4.91 | Online Library

Drug Court and Recovery Support Services

Washington Court and Recovery Enhancement System Outcome Evaluation

Barbara Lucenko, PhD | Paula D. Henzel, MA | Callie Black, MPH | Jim Mayfield, MA | Barbara Felver, MPA

Nov 2014 | 9.106 | Online Library

Employment Status of HCA Medical Assistance Clients and Persons with Dependents with HCA Medical Coverage

As Required by Engrossed Substitute House Bill 3079 Chapter 264, Laws of 2006

David Mancuso, PhD | Barbara Felver, MPA

Oct 2014 | 11.212 | Online Library

Activity Report 2013: Washington State Institutional Review Board

January – December 2013

Sep 2014 | 5.39 | Online Library

Service Costs for Persons with Developmental Disabilities Living in Residential and Community-Based Settings

Barbara Lucenko, PhD | David Mancuso, PhD | Lijian He, PhD | Barbara Felver, MPA | Jim Mayfield, MA

Sep 2014 | 8.32 | Online Library

What Do Older Adults and People with Disabilities Need?

Answers to Open-Ended Questions from DSHS’ Aging and Long-Term Support Administration State Plan on Aging Survey

Elizabeth Kohlenberg, PhD | Nancy K. Raiha, PhD | Barbara Felver, MPA

Jun 2014 | 5.38 | Online Library

Connections to Employment and Education

Six Year Outcomes for 12th Grade Special Education Students Served by DSHS

Jun 2014 | 11.209 | Online Library

School Moves

School changes related to social service use, risk factors, and academic performance

Sharon L. Estee, PhD | Barbara Lucenko, PhD | Qinghua Liu, PhD | Barbara Felver, MPA | Liz Coker, PhD

Jun 2014 | 11.210 | Online Library

Education Measures for Children on TANF

The Role of Housing and Behavioral Health Risk Factors

Melissa Ford Shah, MPP | Qinghua Liu, PhD | Barbara Felver, MPA | Barbara Lucenko, PhD

Jun 2014 | 11.211 | Online Library

Housing Matters: Characteristics and Experiences of TANF Clients by Housing Status

May 2014 | 11.201 | Online Library

2013 Disability Determination Services (DDS)

Client/Claimant Survey

Nancy K. Raiha, PhD | Andrea Jamieson, MS | Barbara Felver, MPA | Kevin C. White, BA | Deborah Macy

Apr 2014 | 4.90 | Online Library

Washington Court and Recovery Enhancement System

Program, Participants, Services and Preliminary Findings

Barbara Lucenko, PhD | Callie Black, MPH | Melissa Ford Shah, MPP | Barbara Felver, MPA | Alice Huber, PhD

Apr 2014 | 8.31 | Online Library

Expanding Eligibility for the Family Caregiver Support Program in SFY 2012

Updated Findings

Bridget Pavelle, PhD | David Mancuso, PhD | Alice Huber, PhD | Barbara Felver, MPA

Apr 2014 | 11.204 | Online Library

Characteristics of Housing Assistance Recipients from Three Public Housing Authorities

A profile of DSHS clients served by the Seattle, King County and Tacoma Housing Authorities, CY 2011

Martha Galvez, PhD | Callie Black, MPH | Barbara Felver, MPA | Sharon L. Estee, PhD

Apr 2014 | 11.206 | Online Library

2013 Employee Survey

Nancy K. Raiha, PhD | Barbara Whitbeck

Apr 2014 | 11.208 | Online Library

2014 DSHS Office of Deaf and Hard of Hearing: Sign Language Interpreters Survey

Nancy K. Raiha, PhD | Christine Trujillo

Mar 2014 | 11.207 | Online Library

2013 Foster Parent Survey

DSHS Foster Parents Speak

Nancy K. Raiha, PhD | Elizabeth Kohlenberg, PhD

Feb 2014 | 9.105 | Online Library

Washington State's Fostering Well-Being Program: Impacts on Medical Utilization

Bridget Pavelle, PhD | David Mancuso, PhD | Barbara Felver, MPA

Jan 2014 | 11.202 | Online Library

Pregnant and Parenting Youth in Foster Care in Washington State: Comparison to Other Teens and Young Women who Gave Birth

Laurie Cawthon, MD | Barbara Lucenko, PhD | Peter Woodcox | Barbara Felver, MPA

Jan 2014 | 11.203 | Online Library

The Ending Family Homelessness Pilot: Rapid Re-Housing for TANF Families

Melissa Ford Shah, MPP | Callie Black, MPH | Barbara Felver, MPA | Chris Albrecht | Lance Krull, MS

Dec 2013 | 3.40 | Online Library

Children’s Behavioral Health

Needs and Services for Children and Youth with Medicaid Coverage in Washington State

Barbara Lucenko, PhD | Lijian He, PhD | David Mancuso, PhD | Alice Huber, PhD | Barbara Felver, MPA

Nov 2013 | 9.104 | Online Library

Employment Status of HCA Medical Assistance Clients and Persons with Dependents with HCA Medical Coverage

As Required by Engrossed Substitute House Bill 3079 Chapter 264, Laws of 2006

David Mancuso, PhD | Barbara Felver, MPA

Nov 2013 | 11.198 | Online Library

Effect of TANF Concurrent Benefits on the Reunification of Children following Placement in Out-of-Home Care

David B Marshall, PhD | Kathryn Beall | David Mancuso, PhD | Rebecca Yette, MCS | Barbara Felver, MPA

Oct 2013 | 11.199 | Online Library

Permanent Options for Recovery-Centered Housing

Second Annual Report – Preliminary Findings

Martha Galvez, PhD | Barbara Lucenko, PhD | Callie Black, MPH | Barbara Felver, MPA

Oct 2013 | 11.200 | Online Library

The Housing Status of Individuals Leaving Institutions and Out-of-Home Care

A Summary of Findings from Washington State

Melissa Ford Shah, MPP | Barbara Felver, MPA

Sep 2013 | 11.195 | Online Library

The Housing Status and Well-Being of Youth Aging Out of Foster Care in Washington State

Melissa Ford Shah, MPP | Chris Albrecht | Barbara Felver, MPA

Aug 2013 | 11.192 | Online Library

Activity Report 2012: Washington State Institutional Review Board

January – December 2012

Lilly Moneer, CIP | Maggie Frederick, CIP | T. Howard Stone, CIP | Hakan Axelsson, DIHR

Aug 2013 | 11.196 | Online Library

Postsecondary enrollment patterns among recent graduates who received social and health services during high school

Aug 2013 | 11.197 | Online Library

2013 Social and Health Services Client Survey: Our Clients Speak

Nancy K. Raiha, PhD | Barbara Whitbeck

Facilities, Finance and Analytics Administration

Research Reports

Connect with DSHS

Access and Inclusion

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