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
Partnership for System Transformation
Issue Brief: Updating the System of Care Concept and Philosophy
This issue brief clarifies and updates the “systems of care” concept. It outlines elements of the concept that should be updated, offers an updated version of the definition and the accompanying principles, clarifies the intended use of the updated framework, outlines challenges for research and evaluation, and suggests areas needing greater emphasis as providers continue to address children’s mental health in the future. … [Read more...] about Issue Brief: Updating the System of Care Concept and Philosophy
The Comprehensive Community Mental Health Services for Children with Serious Emotional Disturbances Program: 2017 Report to Congress
This 2017 Report to Congress presents a data-based summary of the outcomes of various programs funded by the Children’s Mental Health Initiative (CMHI). The SAMHSA-authored document finds that CMHI grantees are using evidence-based practices that result in improvements in mental health and functional status at home, in school, and in the community for the children, youth, young adults and families being served. … [Read more...] about The Comprehensive Community Mental Health Services for Children with Serious Emotional Disturbances Program: 2017 Report to Congress
The Evolution of the System of Care Approach for Children, Youth, and Young Adults with Mental Health Conditions and Their Families
The Evolution of the System of Care Approach for Children, Youth, and Young Adults with Mental Health Conditions and Their Families First introduced in the 1980s, the system of care approach aims to deliver culturally competent, individualized care that is coordinated across multiple systems. This framework is effective, but it requires periodic updates. This document builds on a 2010 update of the approach and responds to environmental changes, changes in health and human services delivery, experience, and new data. Specifically, it outlines necessary updates to the approach’s guiding principles, infrastructure, service array, and more. • • • • • La Evolución del Enfoque de Sistema de Atención para Menores, Jóvenes y Adultos Jóvenes con Afecciones de Salud Mental y Sus Familias Introducido por primera vez en la década de 1980, el enfoque del sistema de atención tiene como objetivo brindar una atención individualizada y culturalmente competente que se coordine … [Read more...] about The Evolution of the System of Care Approach for Children, Youth, and Young Adults with Mental Health Conditions and Their Families
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. … [Read more...] about Key Takeaways: Important roles of fathers and grandfathers in families, programs, and systems (May 13, 2021, Webinar)