The information in this program outline is provided by the program representative and edited by the CEBC staff. The Adolescent Transition Group (ATG) program has been reviewed by the CEBC in the area of: Youth Transitioning Into Adulthood, but lacks the necessary research evidence to be given either a Scientific Rating or a Child Welfare Relevance Rating.

• Child Welfare Outcomes: Not Specified
• Types of Maltreatment: Does not target any specific kind of maltreatment
• Target Population: Youth ages 14 to 21 who require on-going services from the adult systems of care (i.e., mental health treatment, substance abuse treatment, developmental disabilities, physical health disabilities, and co- and multi- occurring disorders). Children aging out of either physical or legal custody of the state child protective services or juvenile justice agency may also have their cases analyzed.

An ATG, developed by the New Mexico Department of Health and the New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department, is a collaborative group of employees from adult and children service systems. An ATG analyzes actual cases to identify service system issues and barriers. The three goals of an ATG are to a) help transition youth referred to the ATG to services they will need as adults; b) identify systemic issues, barriers, and service gaps in the transitioning process develop strategies to address these issues; and c) offer professional support to employees involved in the adult and children service systems.