youth & family services great oaks village transition plan update july 2, 2013
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Youth & Family ServicesGreat Oaks Village Transition Plan Update
July 2, 2013
• ForeFront evaluation and recommendations
• Transition Team and activities
• Performance
• Adjustments and new contract
• Pursuing new funding opportunities
• Summary
Presentation Outline
• ForeFront evaluation and
recommendations
• Transition Team and activities
• Performance
• Adjustments and new contract
• Pursuing new funding opportunities
• Summary
Presentation Outline
• GOV has a strong reputation; licensed, quality, program services and is accredited (Council On Accreditation)
ForeFront Study
• Current GOV operation is out of phase with residential group home trends
• General Revenue support has increased over the years
• Training, staff shift schedule, revenue generation and community partnerships need reviewing
ForeFront Study
• BCC decision was to re-engineer GOV financing, structure and services
Reduce County general revenue contribution Re-purpose resources to align with community
needs Strengthen and integrate a fuller continuum of
child welfare services Maintain or amend current contract with
Department of Children & Families (DCF) Subcontract for services and subleasing facility is
being considered Maximize revenue; balance budget; reduce
operational costs
ForeFront Study
• ForeFront evaluation and
recommendations
• Transition Team and activities
• Performance
• Adjustments and new contract
• Pursuing new funding opportunities
• Summary
Presentation Outline
• Transition Team formed to lead new operating activities
Dr. Tracy Salem, Youth and Family Services Randy Lewis, Medical Clinic Myra Richardson, Great Oaks Village Julian Robb, Oaks Community Intervention
Program
• Along with ForeFront’s support, the transition team reviewed all aspects of GOV operations
Intake referrals Training Expansion of behavior management system
(Trauma Informed Care)
Transition Team
• ForeFront evaluation and
recommendations
• Transition Team and activities
• Performance
• Adjustments and new contract
• Pursuing new funding opportunities
• Summary
Presentation Outline
• Contract for fiscal year ’12 -’13 was the beginning of our “new way forward”
Contract covered 40 beds on the GOV campus, plus 3 beds in the respite shelter
Compensation per bed increased to $140.00 per bed
Began to receive a more complex client Provided funding to the lead agency in order
to help address deep end client needs in our county
GOV Performance
• New leadership – Dr. Tracy Salem, Acting Manager
• New organization structure – eliminated and/or realigned positions
• Improved shift schedule – alternating 12 hr 3 and 4 day work weeks
• Flexibility with short term placements• Trauma Informed Care becomes our primary
behavior management system- • Improved dialogue with the lead agency and
Department of Children & Families (DCF)
Performance
• ForeFront evaluation and
recommendations
• Transition Team and activities
• Performance
• Adjustments and new contract
• Pursuing new funding opportunities
• Summary
Presentation Outline
Fiscal ‘13- ‘14 contract
• Contract proposal utilized all of the state allocation - $2.6M
46 beds at GOV and the Youth Shelter at $140.00 a day (FY 11/12 the contract was $115 a day at GOV and $130 a day at the YS)
90% occupancy rate is a realistic goal that will draw down $158,757 a month
6 beds at the new “Welcome Center” which will care for children ages 0 – 17 who are awaiting permanent placement
The Welcome Center will earn $306,600 for the year
Intake criteria better defined
• ForeFront evaluation and
recommendations
• Transition Team and activities
• Performance
• Adjustments and new contract
• Pursuing new funding opportunities
• Summary
Presentation Outline
New Funding Opportunities
• Independent Living Services contract will come out for bid this summer
• Re- Activate Medicaid number• Behavioral Health Overlay Services (BHOS)
allows GOV to bill for the services they currently provide
• Therapeutic Behavioral On-Site Services (TBOS) will offer therapeutic services to the youth, these services are currently provided by Devereux
• Other Family Services programs and DJJ have potential for new partnerships and funding
• ForeFront evaluation and
recommendations
• Transition Team and activities
• Performance
• Adjustments and new contract
• Pursuing new funding opportunities
• Summary
Presentation Outline
Summary
• GOV transition process is near completion• Improved performance and communication with
partners• Implementation of best practices in our
behavior management system • New organizational structure and leadership is
in place• New contract maximizes revenue potential
Youth & Family ServicesGreat Oaks Village Transition Plan Update
July 2, 2013
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