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THE CHILDREN’S SYSTEM OF CARE INITIATIVE
FOR CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS WITH EMOTIONAL
AND BEHAVIORAL PROBLEMS
CHILDREN’S SYSTEM OF
CARE INITIATIVE
Reform Agenda
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A single comprehensive system of flexible,
accessible community-based resources and
clinical services
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A Coordinated system of care that supports
comprehensive individualized service planning
across child-serving systems
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Increased revenue to expand currently underfunded community services and resources
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Common screening and assessment tools and
protocols
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Responsive and effective crisis management at
the community level
SYSTEM OF CARE
FLOW CHART
CHILD
Child
Welfare
Community
Age ncie s
JJC
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Family/
Self
Screening with Uniform
Protocols
CONTR ACTED SYSTE MS
ADMINISTRATOR
CSA
• Tracking
CMO
• Complex MultiSystem Children
• Full Plan of Care
Authorized
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Regis tration
Assess ment of level of care needed
Care Coordination
Authorization of Service
COMMUNITY
AGENCIES
• Uncomplicated Care
• Service Authorized
• Service Delivered
FSO
Family Support Organization
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CHILDREN’S SYSTEM OF
CARE INITIATIVE
The Issue:
Not enough community-based care.
The Approach:
Expand array of formal and informal services.
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Assessment (Screening, Evaluation & Diagnostic Services)
Mobile Crisis/Emergency Services
Out-of-Home Crisis Stabilization Services
Acute Inpatient Hospital Services
Residential Treatment Center Care
Group Home Care
Treatment Homes/Therapeutic Foster Care
Intensive Face-to-Face Care Management
Outpatient Treatment
Partial Care
Intensive In-Home Services
Behavioral Assistance
Wraparound Services
Family Support
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CHILDREN’S SYSTEM OF
CARE INITIATIVE
FAMILY SUPPORT ORGANIZATION
Role and Responsibilities
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FSO/CMO Strategic Partnership
Community Development
Direct Peer-to-Peer Support
Education/Advocacy
System Monitoring