title: Effects of local conditions on program outcomes: analysis of contradictory findings from two programs for homeless mentally ill.
abstract: A demonstration program for the homeless mentally ill that succeeded at one site and failed at another serves as the basis for analysis of the effects of local conditions on program implementation and outcomes. Chen's program implementation framework is utilized. Implications are drawn for funders, service providers, and evaluators.
authors.affiliation: School of Social Work, University of Pittsburgh, PA 15260, USA.
authors.forename: W S
authors.initials: WS
authors.lastname: Korr
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Joseph
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D019090:Case Management; D002641:Chicago; D006703:Ill-Housed Persons / Q000523:psychology*; D006798:Housing; D006801:Humans; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000628:therapy*; D008605:Mental Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000592:standards*; D010043:Outcome and Process Assessment, Health Care; D010351:Patient Discharge; D010865:Pilot Projects; D015397:Program Evaluation / Q000379:methods; D011635:Public Health Administration