Factors

Factors will only be configured for the outcome plan. With regards to the factors to be configured for youth services:

• The Start Date value will always be April 1, 2011
• The End Date value will always be blank
• The Reference value will always be blank
• The Rating Interval value will always be 30 days

  Table 1. Configured Outcome Management Factors

  Name	Type	Description
  Substance Abuse	Need	This factor identifies whether the client has a substance abuse problem.
  Family	Barrier	This factor identifies the ability of the family to provide parental support and guidance for the young person.
  Community Support	Barrier	This factor identifies the safety net and availability of activities for youth within the community, neighborhood, and school.
  Medical	Need	This factor identifies physical health issues such as pregnancy, chronic illness/ disease, or other medical needs.
  Mental Health	Need	This factor identifies is the youth is experiencing mental health issues such as depression, bipolar disorder, suicidal risk, etc
  Developmental	Need	This factor identifies developmental issues.
  Education/Vocation	Need	This factor identifies if the youth has educational and/or vocational needs.
  Social Interaction and Peers	Barrier	This factor identifies the appropriate peer relationships including gang affiliation.
  Delinquent Behavior	Need	This identifies the youth's involvement with delinquent activities and criminal activities.
  Independent Living	Need	This identifies the youth's ability to transition to independent living and ability to take responsibility for actions.
  Behavior/Emotional	Need	Youth has behavioral and emotional needs.