This interactive webinar highlighted new resources for supporting System of Care finance and sustainability planning efforts. Participants also engaged in discussions regarding strategies for addressing equity and partnering with families, youth, and young adults in developing a finance and sustainability plan. … [Read more...] about System of Care Finance and Sustainability Planning: Tools, Templates, and Strategies
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Part 2 – Round B: School-Based Services Policy Learning Forum: The Who & How: Implementation
"What: This recorded two-part virtual learning series, offered by the NTTAC School Based Services Team, focuses on policy foundations and implementation to advance the goals of Project AWARE and school mental health systems change initiatives. Why: Creating sustainable changes to school mental health systems is a cornerstone of Project AWARE nationwide programming and tandem school mental health initiatives. Learning how to translate the creative, innovative, and solution-focused work of AWARE and other initiatives from the local to the state level into long-lasting culture change is fundamental. One way to do that? Policy. How: The two-part series was a structured dialogue between school mental health policy experts, state leaders, and district/local leaders. This recording of Part 2: Round A: The Who & How: Implementation focuses on Policy to practice (local and state implementation); Partnerships & parity (within school systems and community); and Progress & … [Read more...] about Part 2 – Round B: School-Based Services Policy Learning Forum: The Who & How: Implementation
Part 2 – Round A: School-Based Services Policy Learning Forum: The Who & How: Implementation
"What: This recorded two-part virtual learning series, offered by the NTTAC School Based Services Team, focuses on policy foundations and implementation to advance the goals of Project AWARE and school mental health systems change initiatives. Creating sustainable changes to school mental health systems is a cornerstone of Project AWARE nationwide programming and tandem school mental health initiatives. Learning how to translate the creative, innovative, and solution-focused work of AWARE and other initiatives from the local to the state level into long-lasting culture change is fundamental. One way to do that? Policy. This round of the policy forum features the following panelists: Angela Castellanos, LCSW, PPSC, ASC, NTTAC School Based Services training specialist, former school district mental Health consultant and administratorCasey Yates, Director of Intervention, Warren Schools (Kentucky AWARE)Laura Muse, LCMHC, Director, Project AWARE (Advancing Wellness and Resiliency … [Read more...] about Part 2 – Round A: School-Based Services Policy Learning Forum: The Who & How: Implementation
System of Care Expansion and Sustainability Cooperative Agreements Finance and Sustainability Plan Template
The Guidance for Developing a System of Care Finance and Sustainability Plan is meant to guide System This template provides guiding questions for each section of the Children's Mental Health Initiative (CMHI, or System of Care) grantees' required financing plan. Topics include how to describe the planning process; population(s) of focus; System of Care, including available services and supports; infrastructure; use of grant dollars; financing activities; finance plan implementation and monitoring; and TA needs. … [Read more...] about System of Care Expansion and Sustainability Cooperative Agreements Finance and Sustainability Plan Template
Guidance for Developing a System of Care Finance and Sustainability Plan
The Guidance for Developing a System of Care Finance and Sustainability Plan is meant to guide System of Care grantees in the creation of Finance and Sustainability Plans that meet the unique needs of their communities. The resulting plan should promote the provision of a seamless cross-agency service delivery system and the sustainability of the grantee’s System of Care Expansion and Sustainability Cooperative Agreement. It is also intended to support efforts for all states and communities engaged in planning and implementation of the System of Care approach. Download the supplementary System of Care Finance and Sustainability Plan Worksheet > Download the System of Care Financial Mapping Tool > … [Read more...] about Guidance for Developing a System of Care Finance and Sustainability Plan