About Us
The FirstMatch Story
Our quest led to the discovery of six key indicators, forming the backbone of our fidelity model and reshaping our clinical approach.
Our researchers unearthed early predictors of success (EPS) – the golden keys to unlocking positive futures for these youth, culminating in the creation of FirstMatch. This predictive analytics powerhouse was engineered to navigate the complex web of data for youth who need interventions, whether residential, in-home, mental health, and behavioral health services.
Realizing the potential of our findings to revolutionize treatment decisions on a wider scale, Adelphoi evolved FirstMatch into a versatile, multi-tier platform. Now, it’s not just a tool for us, but a comprehensive solution for providers, counties, and state organizations nationwide. FirstMatch goes beyond matching; it’s about predicting success, seamlessly tracking admissions, managing outcomes, and facilitating the journey towards a brighter future for every child.
Management Team
Implementation Coordinator
Morgan’s progression from direct service roles to leading FirstMatch implementations reflects her strong dedication to improving outcomes for at-risk youth. Her hands-on experience and data-informed approach help agencies place youth where they are most likely to thrive. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and brings more than a decade of experience in child welfare and behavioral health.
Implementation Specialist
Stacey brings nearly 20 years of juvenile justice experience to her role as an Implementation Specialist with FirstMatch®. Her background as a juvenile probation officer and service provider informs the hands-on guidance she offers to agencies throughout the implementation process. She holds certifications in SPEP™, YLS, EPICS, MI, trauma-informed justice, and ART®, among others. Stacey earned a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Lock Haven University and a master’s degree in administration of justice from Shippensburg University, where she received the Anthony F. Ceddia Award for academic excellence.
Project Director
Susan brings 30 years of experience in juvenile justice, leadership, and system improvement initiatives across Pennsylvania. Before joining FirstMatch, she spent three decades with Lebanon County Probation Services, most recently as Deputy Director of the Juvenile Unit, where her work included program development, evidence-based practices, policy implementation, interagency collaboration, and statewide initiatives. Christner holds a bachelor’s degree in sociology from Lebanon Valley College and a master’s degree in administration of justice from Shippensburg University. She has contributed to numerous statewide committees and advisory groups, taught at Lebanon Valley College and Alvernia University, and was named the 2015 Pennsylvania Association on Probation, Parole and Corrections Juvenile Justice Professional of the Year.
FAQs
Currently, 66% of youth in out-of-home placement have already been in one or more placements and 44% have been in two or more previous placements. It’s not uncommon for youth to be in 10 or more prior out-of-home placements, with the average being 4.4. In addition, 88% of these youth have been in one or more previous in-home programs.
This problem is not unique to youth in out-of-home placements. Right now, 64% of youth in in-home programs have been enrolled in at least on other in-home program.