Use of an Unobtrusive Measure for the Evaluation of Interagency Coordination

Existing records maintained by an early prevention project for high-risk children were used to evaluate the development of interagency coordination in the first eight months of the project. The records provided information on the extent and form of the interagency contacts, on the staff participating, and on the subjects discussed in the contacts. The process required by use of existing records is described and the advantages and dis advantages of this method are discussed.