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The results of team members' evaluations of Local Interagency Teams in Vermont are used to assess the participation of parents in one level of the system of care. Active participation in discussions and knowledge of their child's legal rights were consistently highly rated aspects of parent participation. The rating of parents' appearing to feel that they were equal members was consistently low. Attendance at meetings and knowledge of services available showed significant growth over time.
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Schacht, L., Pandiani, J. & Maynard, A. An assessment of parent involvement in local interagency teams. J Child Fam Stud 5, 349–354 (1996). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02234668
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