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.
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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.
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Key Takeaways: Important roles of fathers and grandfathers in families, programs, and systems (May 13, 2021, Webinar)
On May 13, 2021, the NTTAC Infant & Early Childhood Transformation Team offered a webinar on fathers and systems change. This two-page document offers key takeaway points from the robust discussion for teams to further consider. Topics include: perspectives shared by presenter and advocate David Armstrong; and considerations and resources for comprehensive family engagement, such as building awareness, capacity, and inclusion.
5 Things Digest: Equity Team
The NTTAC Equity Team brings 5 Things to know and resources about supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) leaders in the system of care. Topics include hiring and promoting diverse staff, resisting tokenism, funding DEI initiatives, and providing unwavering support for these employees.
5 Things Digest: Youth & Young Adult Team (Apr 2021)
The NTTAC Youth & Young Adult Transformation Team brings 5 Things to know and resources about increasing youth and family engagement in System of Care initiatives. Topics include findings from the 2013-2016 System of Care Evaluation report.