NICOLE DESCHÊNES, R.N., BSc.N., M.Ed.

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1 NICOLE DESCHÊNES, R.N., BSc.N., M.Ed. Department of Child and Family Studies Louis de La Parte Florida Mental Health Institute University of South Florida Bruce B. Downs Boulevard Tampa, Florida (813) EDUCATION 1981 M.Ed. University of New Brunswick Fredericton, N.B., Canada 1979 B.Sc.N. University of Moncton Moncton, N.B., Canada 1970 R.N. (Diploma) École des Sciences Infirmières Hôpital Robert Giffard (Université Laval) Québec, Qc., Canada 1981 Guidance Certificate University of New Brunswick Fredericton, N.B., Canada AREAS OF CURRENT PROFESSIONAL AND RESEARCH INTEREST Transition of youth and young adults with behavioral and/or emotional difficulties into employment, education, independent living, personal effectiveness/well-being, and communitylife functioning. Development of conceptual models related to transition of youth and young adults with behavioral and emotional difficulties into adulthood. Implementation of promising practices in mental health. Process and outcome measurement systems for evaluating the implementation and effectiveness of multifaceted interventions in complex social settings.

2 EMPLOYMENT HISTORY 1997-Present Faculty Co-Director National Network on Youth Transition (NNYT) UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA Louis de La Parte Florida Mental Health Institute Department of Child and Family Studies Tampa, Florida Co-director of the National Network on Youth Transition the only National Technical Assistance Center that is exclusively focused on improving transition practices, systems, and outcomes for young people, years of age, with emotional and/or behavioral difficulties. Co-principal investigator in various research projects related to the development, implementation and evaluation of the Transition to Independence Process (TIP) System. Participate in the design of research/evaluation instruments and proposals related to children s mental health and related child serving service systems. Serve as a researcher and consultant on various projects related to children, adolescent and young adult s mental health including planning and coordination of statewide educational/ training events related to children, youth and families. Develop training modules and coteaching graduate level courses related to transition from school to adult living Senior Consultant DESCHENES & OUELLETTE, CONSULTANTS, INC. Québec, Qc., Canada Senior consultant of a private consultation firm which implements program development projects, participated in national and provincial/state research projects, reviewed staffing patterns of human service organizations, designs and implements professional development programs and provides a wide variety of consultation services aimed at enhancing the delivery of human services in health and social service organizations Adjunct Professor UNIVERSITÉ DE MONCTON Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada. Taught a number of nursing courses in the bachelor of nursing program. Served as consultant on the University Mental Health Nursing Certificate program Senior Consultant DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND COMMUNITY SERVICES Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada Served as provincial mental health consultant for the planning and implementation of community mental health services. Member of Provincial Mental Health Division s Senior Administrative Staff. Worked on the establishment of community mental health rehabilitation programs throughout the province of New Brunswick and provided consultation to community mental health clinics on primary prevention programming. 2

3 Was responsible as senior provincial mental health nurse for the recruitment and hiring of professional mental health nurses. Provided consultation for the establishment of provincial policies and norms for mental health services Education Coordinator NEW BRUNSWICK FAMILY PLANNING ASSOCIATION Fredericton, New Brunswick Developed educational modules; planned and coordinated in-training activities for staff and volunteers throughout the province. Liaison officer with the national office Private practitioner Madawaska, Maine and Fredericton, New Brunswick Consultation and In-Service training Marriage and Family therapy Community Mental Health Nurse NEW BRUNSWICK HEALTH AND COMMUNITY SERVICES Community Mental Health Clinic Edmundston, New Brunswick Instructor - Nursing aides program ST JOHN VALLEY VOCATIONAL COOPERATIVE BOARD Madawaska, Maine Mental Health Nurse UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH Department of child and adolescent psychiatry Galveston, Texas Mental Health Nurse VILLA ROSA PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL San Antonio, Texas Mental Health Nurse UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER San Antonio, Texas Orthopedic Nurse MAINE MEDICAL CENTER Portland, Maine Assistant head Nurse - Mental Health HOPITAL ROBERT GIFFARD Québec, Qc. 3

4 PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Maine State Board of Nursing New Brunswick Nurses Association (NBNA) Ordre des Infirmières et des Infirmiers du Québec (OIIQ) Honorary Life-Member of the New Brunswick Mental Health Nurses Interest Group Council for Exceptional Children/Division on Career Development & Transition National Federation of Families for Children s Mental Health HONORS AND AWARDS Honorary Life-Member of the New Brunswick Mental Health Nurses Interest Group. Presented by the New Brunswick Mental Health Nurse Interest Group in FMHI Outstanding Employee Award. Presented in October GRANTS AND CONTRACTS Present Contracts with Various Communities/Agencies throughout the Nation Project: Establishing the Transition to Independence Process (TIP) System: Implementation and Evaluation Phases. (Deschênes co-principal investigator with H.B. Clark) AIR (Sub-Contract with CMHS/SAMHA) Washington, DC. Project: Establishing the Transition to Independence Process (TIP) System: Implementation and Evaluation Phases. (Deschênes co-principal investigator with H.B. Clark) DB CONSULTING (Sub-Contract with CMHS/SAMHA) Washington, DC. Project: Establishing the Transition to Independence Process (TIP) System: Implementation and Evaluation Phases (Deschênes co-principal investigator with H.B. Clark) JIM CASEY YOUTH INITIATIVES Project: Establishing the Transition to Independence Process (TIP) System: Implementation and Evaluation Phases (Deschênes co-principal investigator with H.B. Clark) DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Tallahassee, Florida 4

5 Project: Establishment of the Transition to Independence Process (TIP) System: Implementation and Evaluation Phases within the Florida Department of Education RÉGIE REGIONALE DE LA SANTÉ ET DES SERVICES SOCIAUX Québec, Qc. Project: Development and implementation of a coordination model for the implementation of health and social services for English-speaking youth and their families (minority group) NEW BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY COLLEGE Edmundston, New Brunswick Project: Developed and implemented a strategy to resolve managementemployees conflicts and to enhance the quality of team work within the organization CONSEIL de BANDE Betsiamites, Quebec Project: Participated in the development of an assessment tool used to determine the health and social services needs of a native community OFFICE OF HANDICAPPED PERSONS OF QUEBEC (OPHQ) & RÉGIE REGIONALE DE LA SANTÉ ET DES SERVICES SOCIAUX Québec, Qc. Project: Coordinator and team leader of a three (3) year pilot project with young adults with schizophrenia and their families. Work involved the development of a conceptual model to implement Individualized Service Plans (ISP) for the social integration of 29 individuals with schizophrenia in the community. Responsibilities included the training and supervision of community mental health workers as well as being involved with the research team MINISTÈRE DE L ÉDUCATION DU QUÉBEC, Québec, Qc. Project: Provided training to schools principals and teachers in different school administrative districts of the province of Quebec with regards to the implementation of family/child-focused Individualized Intervention Plans (IP/IEP) for youth experiencing difficulties MINISTÈRE DE L ÉDUCATION DU QUÉBEC, Québec, Qc. Project: Conducted a study on the application on Individualized Intervention Plans in different school administrative districts of the province of Québec. 5

6 RÉGIE REGIONALE DE LA SANTÉ ET DES SERVICES SOCIAUX Québec, Qc. Project: Conducted a qualitative study on the Health and Social needs of English speaking youth and their families in Health Regions 03 and NEW BRUNSWICK HEALTH AND COMMUNITY SERVICES Fredericton, New Brunswick. Project: Development and implementation of a nursing conceptual model (B. Neuman). Learning instruments were developed in consultation with community public health nursing staff. A staff development program on the application of the nursing conceptual model was developed and implemented for all public health nursing personnel 1991 CANADIAN NURSES ASSOCIATION Ottawa Ontario, Canada Project: Conducted a national study on the shortfalls of existing mental health services in Canada with regards to Primary Health Care principles FATHER J. ANGUS MACDONALD CENTRE Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada. Project: Provided consultation on the implementation of a systemic-oriented social integration program for physically handicapped persons. Modification of organizational structures and roles were proposed and a model for implementation was elaborated RESTIGOUCHE HOSPITAL CENTER Campbelton, New Brunswick, Canada. Project: Development and implementation of a nursing conceptual model (D. Orem). Learning instruments were developed in consultation with hospital nursing staff. A staff development program on the application of the nursing conceptual model was developed and implemented for all hospital nursing personnel UNIVERSITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK Fredericton, New Brunswick Project: Researched and developed a mental health certificate program which allowed for the integration of diploma nurses in bachelor degree programs NEW BRUNSWICK HEALTH AND COMMUNITY SERVICES Fredericton, New Brunswick. 6

7 Project: Senior consultant on the study for quality of work conditions for nurses in the province of New Brunswick. Research instruments were developed and implemented, data collected and analyzed and recommendations proposed Advisory Committee on the Mental Health Certificate Program UNIVERSITÉ DE MONCTON Moncton, New Brunswick Project: Developed a mental health certificate program which allowed for the integration of diploma nurses in bachelor degree programs APPLIED MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS Fredericton, New Brunswick Projects: Served as consultant on various research projects related to nursing, community health care issues and others including: - Drinking and driving behavior for youth - Quality of life survey for Nurses - Level of care: Nursing Homes (MEDICUS CANADA) - Needs of young entrepreneurs RECENT PUBLICATIONS Clark, H.B. & Deschênes N. (in press). Improving Progress and Outcomes through TIP Model. CW 360. St. Paul MN: University of Minnesota School of Social Work. Clark, H.B., Taylor, S. & Deschênes N. (in press). The Transition to Independence Process (TIP): A Facilitative Community Model and the Perspectives of Young People -- In D. Cheney. (Ed. Transition of secondary students with emotional or behavioral disorders: Current approaches for positive outcomes. Arlington, VA: Council for Exceptional Children, Division on Career Development and Transition & the Council for Exceptional Children. Deschênes, N., Herrygers, J. & Clark, H.B. (2009). Transition to Adulthood Roles: Young Adults Perspectives on Factors Contributing to Success. In C. Newman, C. Liberton, K. Kutash, & R. M. Friedman. (Eds.), The 21 th Annual Research Conference Agenda & Proceedings: A System of Care for Children s Mental Health: Expanding the Research Base. Tampa, FL: Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute. University of South Florida. Dresser, K.L., Zucker, P.J., Orlando, R.A., Krynski, A.A., White, G., Karpur, A., Deschênes, N., & Unruh, D.K. (2009). Collaborative Approach to Quality Improvement in Process, Progress, and Outcomes : Sustaining a Responsive and Effective Transition System. In H.B. Clark, & D. K. Unruh (Eds). Transition of Youth and Young Adults with emotional or behavioral Difficulties An Evidence-Supported Handbook. (pp ). Baltimore, MD: Brookes Publishing. Clark, H.B., Deschênes, N., Sieler, D., Green, M., White, G. and Sondheimer, D. (2008). Services for Youth in Transition to Adulthood in Systems of Care. In B.A. Stroul & G.M. Blau (Eds). The System of Care Handbook: Transforming Mental Health Services for Children, Youth, and Families (pp ). Baltimore, Maryland: Paul H. Brooks, Company. Clark, H. B., Karpur, A., Deschênes, N., Gamache, P., & Haber, M. (2008). Partnerships for Youth 7

8 Transition (PYT): Overview of Community Initiatives and Preliminary Findings on Transition to Adulthood for Youth and Young Adults with Mental Health Challenges. In C. Newman, C. Liberton, K. Kutash, & R. M. Friedman (Eds.), The 20 th Annual Research Conference Proceedings: A system of Care for Children s MentalHhealth: Expanding the Research Base. (pp ). Tampa, FL: University of South Florida Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute, Research and Training Center for Children s Mental Health. Deschênes, N., Clark, H.B., & Herrygers, J. (2008). Evaluating fidelity of community programs for transition-age youth. In C. Newman, C. Liberton, K. Kutash, & R. M. Friedman. (Eds.), The 21 th Annual Research Conference Agenda & Proceedings: A System of Care for Children s Mental Health: Expanding the Research Base (pp ). Tampa, FL: University of South Florida. The Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute, Research and Training Center for Children s Mental Health. Deschênes, N., Herrygers, J., & Clark, H. B. (2008). The development of fidelity measures for youth transition programs. In C. Newman, C. Liberton, K. Kutash, & R. M. Friedman. (Eds.), The 20 th Annual Research Conference Proceedings: A System of Care for Children s Mental Health: Expanding the Research Base (pp ). Tampa, FL: University of South Florida. The Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute, Research and Training Center for Children s Mental Health. Haber, M.G., Clark, H.B., Karpur, A. & Deschênes, N. (2008). Predictors of progress among youth in the Partnerships for Youth Transition demonstration. In C. Newman, C. Liberton, K. Kutash, & R. M. Friedman. (Eds.), The 21 th Annual Research Conference Proceedings: A System of Care for Children s Mental Health: Expanding the Research Base (pp ). Tampa, FL: University of South Florida. The Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute, Research and Training Center for Children s Mental Health. Haber, M.G., Karpur, A., Deschênes, N., & Clark, H.B. (2008a). Predicting Improvement of Transitioning Young People in the Partnerships for Youth Transition Initiative: Findings from a Multi-site Demonstration. Journal of Behavioral Health Services & Research. 35(4), Haber, M.G., Karpur, A., Deschênes, N., and Clark, H.B. (2008b). Community-Based Support and Progress of Transition-Age Young People with Serious Mental Health Problems: A Multi-Site Demonstration. The Journal of Behavioral Health Services & Research. Haber, M. G., Loker, T., Deschênes, N., & Clark, H. B. (2008). Career development for transition-aged youth with emotional disturbances: Exemplary practices of Florida mental health and substance abuse agencies. Tampa, FL: Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute. University of South Florida. Clark, H.B., Deschênes, N., Karpur, A., & Gamache, P. (2007). An Analysis of Partnerships for Youth Transition (PYT) Cross-Site Findings. In C. Newman, C. Liberton, K. Kutash, & R. M. Friedman (Eds.). The 19 th annual research conference proceedings: A system of care for children s mental health: Expanding the research base (pp ). Tampa, FL: University of South Florida Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute, Research and Training Center for Children s Mental Health. Karpur, A., Clark, H. B., Deschênes, N., & Knab, J. T. (2007). Transition to Adulthood Program Information System (TAPIS). In C. Newman, C. Liberton, K. Kutash, & R. M. Friedman. (Eds.), The 19 th Annual Research Conference Proceedings: A System of Care for Children s Mental Health: Expanding the Research Base (pp ). Tampa, FL: University of South Florida. The Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute, Research and Training Center for Children s Mental Health. 8

9 Deschênes, N., Herrygers, J., & Clark, H. B. (2006). Program Fidelity Assessment Protocol: Guiding Quality Improvement for a Comprehensive Transition to Adulthood System. In C. Newman, C. Liberton, K. Kutash, & R. M. Friedman (Eds.), The 19 th annual research conference proceedings: A system of care for children s mental health: Expanding the research base. Tampa, FL: University of South Florida Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute, Research and Training Center for Children s Mental Health. Deschênes, N., Gamache, P., & Clark, H.B. (2006). An Analysis of Partnerships for Youth Transition (PYT) Cross-Site Findings: Demographics, Progress, and Outcome Data. In C. Newman, C. Liberton, K. Kutash, & R. M. Friedman (Eds.), The 18 th annual research conference proceedings: A system of care for children s mental health: Expanding the research base.(pp ). Tampa, FL: University of South Florida Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute, Research and Training Center for Children s Mental Health. Clark, H.B., Belkin, M.T., Obradovich, L.D., Casey, R.E., Gagnon, R., Caproni, P., and Deschênes, N. (2002). Transition from school to community: Navigating rough waters. In F.M. Gresham, K.L. Lane, & T. O Shaughnessy (Eds.). Interventions for children with or at risk for emotional and behavioral disorders. (pp ) Boston: Allyn & Bacon. Deschênes, N., Clark, H.B., Baker, D., Granucci, E. (2002). Transition of young people into Adulthood: Process and Outcomes Measurement Methods. In C. Liberton, K. Kutash & R. Friedman (Eds.). The 14 th annual research conference proceedings, a system of care for children s mental health: expanding the research base (pp ). Tampa, FL: University of South Florida, The Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute, Research and Training Center for Children s Mental Health. Stewart, S.E., Voss, A.M., Deschênes, N., & Clark, H.B. (2002). The Utilizqation of Case Study Results for Continuous System Improvement in a TIP System. In C. Liberton, K. Kutash & R. Friedman (Eds.). The 14 th annual research conference proceedings, a system of care for children s mental health: expanding the research base (pp ). Tampa, FL: University of South Florida, The Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute, Research and Training Center for Children s Mental Health. Deschênes, N., Gomez, A., Worthington, J. & Clark, H.B. (2001). Case Study Methodology: Influencing Systems, Practices, and Policies. In C. Newman, C. Liberton, K. Kutash & R. Friedman (Eds.). The 13 th annual research conference proceedings, a system of care for children s mental health: expanding the research base (pp ). Tampa, FL: University of South Florida, The Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute, Research and Training Center for Children s Mental Health. Deschênes, N. & Clark, H.B. (2001). Best practices in transition programs for youth. Invited article for the Focal Point A national bulletin on family support and children s mental health. Research & Training Center on Family Support and Children s Mental Health, Spring, Deschênes, N. & Clark, H.B. (2001). Best practices in transition programs. Invited article for the Brown University Child and Adolescent Behavior Letter, 17(6), 1-7. Clark, H.B., Deschênes, N. & Jones, J. (2000). Transition to adulthood: a resource for assisting young people with emotional or behavioral difficulties. (pp ). Baltimore, MD: Brookes Publishing. Stigmac, D.J., Davis, C., Fick, K., Clark, H.B., & Deschênes, N. (2000). Filling in the Gaps: Funding Services to Support Youth and Young Adults as They Transition into Adulthood. In J. Willis, C. Liberton, K. Kutash & R. Friedman (Eds.). The 12 th annual research conference proceedings, a 9

10 system of care for children s mental health: expanding the research base (pp ). Tampa, FL: University of South Florida, The Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute, Research and Training Center for Children s Mental Health. Deschênes, N. & Clark, H.B.(1998). The seven best practices for facilitating transition of youth and young adults with EBD. Reaching Today s Youth, 2(4), TECHNICAL REPORTS, MANUALS, & AUDIO-VISUAL TRAINING MATERIALS Clark, H. B., Herrygers, J., Deschênes, N., (2009). In-vivo Teaching: Strategies for Teaching Relevant Skills to Transition-Age Youth and Young Adults. Tampa, FL: National Network on Youth Transition for Behavioral Health. Deschênes, N., Clark, H. B., Herrygers, J., Blasé, K., Wagner, R., (2009). Strength Discovery and Needs Assessment: A process for working with transition-age youth and young adults. Tampa, FL: National Network on Youth Transition for Behavioral Health. Deschênes, N., Clark, H. B., Herrygers, J., Blasé, K., Wagner, R., (2009). Rationales: Teaching transition-age youth and young adults about the connection between behavior and likely outcomes. Tampa, FL: University of South Florida. Deschênes, N., Clark, H. B., & Herrygers, J., (2009). SCORA: Mediated Social Problem-Solving with young people and other key players. Tampa, FL: National Network on Youth Transition for Behavioral Health. Deschênes, N., Clark, H. B., Herrygers, J., Blase, K., & Wagner, R., (2009). SODAS: Social problemsolving and decision-making techniques for working with transition-age youth and young adults. Tampa, FL: National Network on Youth Transition for Behavioral Health. Deschênes, N., Clark, H. B., Herrygers, J. (2009). Problem-solving/decision making processes for working with transition-aged youth and young adults: SCORA mediation method Negotiated decision-making for win-win agreements - Behavior rehearsal manual. Tampa, FL: National Network on Youth Transition for Behavioral Health, University of South Florida. Deschênes, N., Herrygers, J., & Clark, H.B., (2009). Futures Planning: A Person-centered Planning Process for Working with Transition-Age Youth and Young Adults. Tampa, FL: National Network on Youth Transition for Behavioral Health. Haber, M. G., Loker, T., Deschênes, N. & Clark, H.B. (2008). Employment Support of Transition-Age Youth with Emotional Disturbances: Exemplary Practices of Florida Mental Health & Substance Abuse Agencies on Employment. Tampa, FL: Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute. University of South Florida. Clark,H.B., & Deschênes, N., (2008). Issue brief # 1 Lessons from Successful Transition Systems: Facilitating Transition-to-Adulthood for Youth and Young Adults and Their Families. Tampa: University of South Florida, Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute, National Network on Youth Transition for Behavioral Health. Haber, M. G., Deschênes, N., & Clark,H.B. (2008). Issue brief # 2 Risk Behavior in the Transition-to- Adulthood: A Common Issue. Tampa: University of South Florida, Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute, National Network on Youth Transition for Behavioral Health. 10

11 Herrygers, J., Krynski, A., Deschênes, N., and Clark, H.B. (2008). Issue brief # 3 Partnerships for Youth Transition (PYT): Youth-Driven Transition Systems. Tampa: University of South Florida, Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute, National Network on Youth Transition for Behavioral Health. Deschênes, N., Herrygers,J., Clark,H.B., & Gamache, P., (2008). Issue brief # 4 Lessons from Successful Transition Systems: Developing Useful Program Manuals for Transition-to-Adulthood Programs. Tampa: University of South Florida, Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute, National Network on Youth Transition for Behavioral Health. Clark, H.B., Karpur, A., Deschênes, N., & Knab, T. J. (2007). Transition to Adulthood Program Information System: Progress Tracker on Progression to Adulthood Roles (Version 2.0). Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL. Clark, H.B., Karpur, A., Deschênes, N., & Knab, T. J. (2005). Transition to Adulthood Program Information System: Progress Tracker on Progression to Adulthood Roles (Version 1.0). Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL. Davis, M., Deschênes, N., Gamache, P., & Clark, H.B. (2004a). Transition to Adulthood Assessment Protocol (TAAP):Historical/Initial Transition Assessment of Young Person. Tampa, FL: Florida Mental Health Institute, University of South Florida. Davis, M., Deschênes, N., Gamache, P., & Clark, H.B. (2004b). Transition to Adulthood Assessment Protocol (TAAP): Quarterly Assessment of Young Person. Tampa, FL: Florida Mental Health Institute, University of South Florida. Davis, M., Deschênes, N., Gamache, P., & Clark, H.B. (2004c). Transition to Adulthood Assessment Protocol (TAAP):Administration Manual.Tampa, FL: Florida Mental Health Institute, University of South Florida. Deschênes, N., Gomez, A., & Clark, H.B. (1999). The TIP Case Study Protocol for Continuing System Improvement. Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL. Deschênes, N., Touchton, M., & Clark, H.B. (1998). Life Skills Development: Summary of selected assessments and curricula materials relevant to individualized training with youth and young adults with emotional/behavioral difficulties. Tampa, FL: Florida Mental Health Institute, University of South Florida. RECENT PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS (past 4 years) Deschênes, N. (2009, November). Guest-speaker: Dr. M. Morningstar s KU School of Education, SPED 859 (Online Transition Class). Clark, H.B., Deschênes, N. (2009, November). Transition to Adulthood for CYSHCN: Screening and Supports for Mental Health Issues. Webinar: HRTW Topical Teleconference. Deschênes, N. (2009, October). Transition to Adulthood Roles: Young Adults Perspectives on Factors Contributing to Success. Poster presented during the 15th International DCDT Conference: From Cobblestones to Cornerstones, Revitalizing Transition Outcomes Deschênes, N., Herrygers, J. & Clark, H.B. (2009, March). Transition to Adulthood Roles: Young Adults Perspectives on Factors Contributing to Success. Paper presented at the 21 th Annual Research Conference Agenda & Proceedings: A System of Care for Children s Mental Health: Expanding the Research Base. Tampa, FL: Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute. University of South Florida. 11

12 Deschênes, N. Garner, T., & Black, T. (2008, November). Youth-guided supports and services to improve outcomes for youth in transition. Poster presented at the National Federation of Families for Children s Mental Health 20th Annual Conference. Atlanta, GA. Clark, H.B., Deschênes, N., Arell, A., & Holmesa, D. (2008, July). Transition to Adulthood: Community Approaches to Serving Youth and Their Families. Workshop conducted at the annual meeting of the Georgetown Training Institutes: Developing local systems of care for children and adolescents with emotional disturbances and their families: New Directions to Improve Outcomes. Nashville, TN. Deschênes, N., Clark, H.B., & Herrygers, J. (2008, March). Evaluating fidelity of community programs for transition-age youth. Paper presented at the 21 th Annual Research Conference Agenda & Proceedings: A System of Care for Children s Mental Health: Expanding the Research Base. Tampa, FL: University of South Florida. The Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute, Research and Training Center for Children s Mental Health. Haber, M.G., Clark, H.B., Karpur, A. & Deschênes, N. (2008, March). Predictors of progress among youth in the Partnerships for Youth Transition demonstration. Paper presented at the 21 th Annual Research Conference Proceedings: A System of Care for Children s Mental Health: Expanding the Research Base. Tampa, FL: University of South Florida. The Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute, Research and Training Center for Children s Mental Health. Clark, H.B., Deschênes, N. (2007, November). 1 st community of practice teleconference/ webminar related to transition of youth with EBD. American Institute of Research (AIR). Deschênes, N. (2007, October). Continuous Quality Improvement of Transition Programs: Fidelity Protocol. Workshop presented at the Division for Career Development and Transition (DCDT). International Conference, Orlando, FL. Deschênes, N., Haber, M.G. (2007, October). Establishing Community Transition Programs for Youth with EBD. Workshop presented at the Division for Career Development and Transition (DCDT). International Conference, Orlando, FL. Clark, H.B., Deschênes, N. (2007, July). Transition to Independence process (TIP) system. Workshop presented during the Pre-Institute Children's Conference, Oklahoma, OK. Deschênes, N., Sieler, D., Orlando, R., Snell, M., and Kleffman, N. (2007, June). Partnerships for Youth Transition: Creating Effective Models for Serving Youth Transitioning to Adulthood. Workshop presented at the 2007 Building on Family Strengths Conference, Portland, OR. Deschênes, N., Clark, H. B., & Herrygers, J. (2007, March). Evaluating Fidelity of Community programs for Transition-Age Youth. Paper presented at the 20 th Annual Meeting on a System of Care for Children s Mental Health: Expanding the research base: Expanding the Research Base, Tampa, FL. Deschênes, N., Herrygers, J., & Clark, H. B. (2007, March). The development of fidelity measures for youth transition programs. Paper presented The 20 th Annual Research Conference Proceedings: A System of Care for Children s Mental Health: Expanding the Research Base (pp ). Tampa, FL: University of South Florida. The Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute, Research and Training Center for Children s Mental Health. Karpur, A., Deschênes, N., and Gamache, P. (2007, March). Partnerships for Youth Transition (PYT) Community Initiatives: Evaluating Some of the Cross-Site Findings. Paper presented at the annual meeting on a System of Care for Children s Mental Health: Expanding the Research Base, Tampa, FL. Clark, H.B., Deschênes, N., Sieler, D., & Green, M. (2006, July). Partnerships for Youth Transition: Creating Effective Models for Serving Youth Transitioning to Adulthood. Workshop conducted at the annual meeting of the Georgetown Training Institutes: Developing local systems of care for children and adolescents with emotional disturbances and their families: Family-driven, youth guided services to improve outcomes, Orlando, FL. 12

13 Deschênes, N., Herrygers, J., & Clark, H. B. (2006, March). Program Fidelity Assessment Protocol: Guiding Quality Improvement for a Comprehensive Transition to Adulthood System. Paper presented at the annual meeting on a system of care for children s mental health: Expanding the research base. Tampa, FL. Clark, H. B., Deschênes, N., Karpur, A., & Gamache, P. (2006, March). An analysis of Partnerships for Youth Transition (PYT) Cross-Site Findings. Paper presented at the annual meeting on a system of care for children s mental health: Expanding the research base. Tampa, FL. Difficulties. CYBER COMMUNICATIONS Deschênes, N. (January 1999 to present). Coordinated the development and implementation of two USF websites on transition issues for youth and young adults with Emotional or Behavioral Difficulties. < > and RESEARCH AND TRAINING GRANTS & CONTRACTS PYT System Improvement and Continuation of the NCYT/NNYT Contract awarded for about $122,000 over the period from Funded by SAMHSA through AIR. (H.B. Clark, Principal Investigator; N. Deschênes, Co- Principal Investigator). Project Ho omohala: Implementation of a Transition System in an Inner-city Community Setting. A technical assistance and training contact was awarded to USF for $84,000 for ; for $38,000 for ; and for $26,000 for by the U. of Hawaii. (H.B. Clark, Principal Investigator; N. Deschênes, Co- Principal Investigator). PYT Policy Impact Initiative. Grant awarded for about $55,000 from SAMHSA through DB Consulting for (H.B. Clark, Principal Investigators; N. Deschênes, Co- Principal Investigator). The Development of Transition Issue Briefs. Contract awarded for about $30,000 per year by SAMHSA through AIR , , and no cost extension into (H.B. Clark, Principal Investigator; N. Deschênes, Co- Principal Investigator). Transition to Adulthood: National Technical Assistance Center on Youth Transition. Grant awarded annually for $200,000 per year by the Jim Casey Youth Opportunities Initiative and the Annie E. Casey Foundation , (H.B. Clark, Principal Investigator; N. Deschênes, Co- Principal Investigator). Establishing the Transition to Independence Process (TIP) System: Dissemination and Evaluation Phase , , Grant awarded annually for approximately 13

14 $237,000 by the Florida Department of Education. (H.B. Clark, Principal Investigator; N. Deschênes, Co- Principal Investigator). Transition to Independence (TIP) Study: Preparing and Facilitating Transition into Adulthood for Students with EBD. Collaborative grant proposal submitted to the Office for Special Education and Rehabilitation. Grant awarded for $180,000 per year for three years, (H.B. Clark, Principal Investigator; N. Deschênes, Co- Principal Investigator). Establishing the Transition to Independence Process (TIP) System: Implementation and Evaluation. Grant awarded by the Florida Department of Education. Funded in for $180,500; Funded in for $197,000. (H.B. Clark, Principal Investigator; N. Deschênes, Co- Principal Investigator). Establishing the Transition to Independence Process (TIP) System: Readiness Phase II, Grant awarded by the Florida Department of Education. Funded for $149,000. (H.B. Clark, Principal Investigator; N. Deschênes, Co- Principal Investigator). Establishing the Transition to Independence Process (TIP) System: Readiness Phase I, Grant awarded by the Florida Department of Education. Funded for $68,000. (H.B. Clark, Principal Investigator; N. Deschênes, Co- Principal Investigator). REFERENCES Available upon request. File: Deschênes vitae January