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IMPROVING ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR FOSTER CHILDREN PLACED OUT OF COUNTY JURISDICTION CHILD WELFARE COUNCIL MARCH 4, 2015

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Page 1: IMPROVING ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR FOSTER CHILDREN PLACED OUT OF COUNTY JURISDICTION CHILD WELFARE COUNCIL MARCH 4, 2015

IMPROVING ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

FOR FOSTER CHILDREN PLACED OUT OF COUNTY

JURISDICTION

CHILD WELFARE COUNCIL

MARCH 4, 2015

Page 2: IMPROVING ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR FOSTER CHILDREN PLACED OUT OF COUNTY JURISDICTION CHILD WELFARE COUNCIL MARCH 4, 2015

PROGRESS UPDATE

• Draft document dated 2/20/15 developed in alignment with Katie A and CCR

• Commitment from CBHDA, CWDA, CPOC, CDSS and DHCS

Page 3: IMPROVING ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR FOSTER CHILDREN PLACED OUT OF COUNTY JURISDICTION CHILD WELFARE COUNCIL MARCH 4, 2015

DOCUMENT ELEMENTS

1. Screening and Assessment

2. Authorization of Services Child and Family Focus Alignment with Permanency

Page 4: IMPROVING ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR FOSTER CHILDREN PLACED OUT OF COUNTY JURISDICTION CHILD WELFARE COUNCIL MARCH 4, 2015

DOCUMENT ELEMENTS

3.Services (CCR and TFC)

4.Payment and Financing

5.Capacity and Accountability

Page 5: IMPROVING ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR FOSTER CHILDREN PLACED OUT OF COUNTY JURISDICTION CHILD WELFARE COUNCIL MARCH 4, 2015

NEXT STEPS• Finalize the policy

• Continue to meet and establish timelines for completion

• IMPLEMENT