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2013

May

Workforce Development: A Core Strategy for System of Care Expansion

Dodge J., Abate K., Malloy J., Zabel M., Zachik A.

This webinar recognized the importance of workforce development in states and jurisdictions as they seek to expand services and supports for youth with behavioral health needs and their families in alignment with key system of care values and approaches. Without careful attention to ensuring high quality workers who are well trained in the competencies needed to work in multiple environments today, the task of implementing a high-quality service delivery system as part of the systems of care approach is almost impossible. The TA Enterprise team's Joan Dodge, identified some of the key drivers that are impacting development of our nation's behavioral health workforce. Joan helped us appreciate why workforce development is one of the core strategies required for effective system of care expansion efforts. Presenters from the states of New Hampshire and Maryland described how they began addressing workforce issues, including key, concrete steps they have taken along the way. Our presenters shared some of the critical partnerships they have established to help build new competencies and capacity, structures, and financing vehicles that support workforce development, methods they use to infuse core system of care values in all their planning and implementation efforts, and some key lessons they have learned. They described some of the unique directions their initiatives have taken, and engaged participants in active discussion about various strategies that can be used to bolster workforce development to keep pace with the many other dimensions of expanding systems of care.

Showcasing Progress in the Field and an Action Planning Tool for Improving Services for LGBT Children/Youth

Poirier J., Long J., Roberts T., Kroner M., Duckworth C., Heath Holt D.

Children/youth who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT) experience disparities in accessing services from human service systems. Children/youth also experience stigma and bias associated with their sexual orientation and gender identity/expression. This webinar showcased system of care strategies for improving local services and reducing stigma associated with LGBT identity. The goals of the webinar were: (1) To highlight and share strategies underway in systems of care; (2) To provide systems of care with an opportunity to ask questions about how to move similar strategies forward in their communities; and (3) To share an action planning tool based on 10 standards of care that you can use in your community.

Championing Effective Strategies to Support and Advance Cultural and Liguistic Competence

Brown L., Huie-Pascua C., Thomas T., Francis K.

This webinar included a presentation and overview of the enhanced National Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) in Health and Health Care. The enhanced National CLAS Standards aim to advance health equity, improve quality, and help eliminate disparities by establishing a framework for organizations to serve the nation's increasingly diverse communities. The webinar also focused on highlighting innovative strategies implemented by two system of care communities to advance cultural and linguistic competence. Presenters shared their community experiences with the implementation of strategies intended to garner champions in support of the work related to cultural and linguistic competence and the elimination of disparities.

Showcasing Progress in the Field and an Action Planning Tool for Improving Services for LGBT Children/Youth

Poirier J., Long J., Roberts T., Kroner M., Duckworth C., Heath Holt D.

Children/youth who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT) experience disparities in accessing services from human service systems. Children/youth also experience stigma and bias associated with their sexual orientation and gender identity/expression. This webinar showcased system of care strategies for improving local services and reducing stigma associated with LGBT identity. The goals of the webinar were: (1) To highlight and share strategies underway in systems of care; (2) To provide systems of care with an opportunity to ask questions about how to move similar strategies forward in their communities; and (3) To share an action planning tool based on 10 standards of care that you can use in your community.

April

Performance Measurement and Quality Improvement in Expanding Systems of Care

Stroul B., Caron, C., Smith-DiJulio K., Johnson T.

This webinar was designed to address methods for assessing performance toward expanding systems of care and how performance information can be used to improve expansion strategies. Presenters began by describing a conceptual framework for performance measurement based on a theory of change logic model that depicts expansion activities and goals. The framework demonstrated potential areas for collecting performance information and assessing progress. Presenters then providde information on data-based decision making and how performance information can be used to improve expansion strategies and progress toward widespread adoption of the system of care approach. They presented an approach to continuous quality improvement (CQI) with examples of indicators relevant to expansion that can be easily tracked using available data. Evaluators from two system of care expansion implementation grantee states highlighted their performance measurement and evaluation strategies and described how data will be used for decision making and CQI. Opportunities for questions was provided to enable participants to begin to determine how these strategies could be applied in their jurisdictions.

Restorative Practices: Applying Restorative Justice Practices in the Juvenile Justice and Education Systems

Gonsoulin, S., Hatheway, M., Schiff, M.

This Webinar focused on the origin of restorative practices in the juvenile justice system and how it has been effectively utilized to impact youth involved with juvenile justice and how schools have adapted and adopted the philosophy in order to address student discipline concerns. Restorative justice practices have been recognized by communities, States, and juvenile justice agencies (inclusive of the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention) as an effective approach to address the needs of young people who find themselves in the justice system. Restorative justice practices have been found to prevent further system penetration and keep many youth in the community and better connected to family and other supports. School districts across the country have adopted restorative practices in an effort to address student behavior, keep students safe, and better engage students in the school community. Restorative practices in school settings have been recognized as a successful approach to addressing the school to prison pipeline. Restorative practices build on the premise that harm may come to an individual or the larger school community as a result of a young person’s behavior. Once “harm” has been done due to a student’s behavior, the approach is to repair the harm, create obligations to make things right, and rebuild relationships.

Advancing Behavioral Health Equity Through Health Reform: What Every Champion Should Know

Dawes, D.

As we approach the third anniversary of the landmark health reform law, it is important to understand the implications the law will have on behavioral health equity. This webinar will discussed the applicable provisions of the Affordable Care Act that will have the greatest impact on behavioral health equity. The current status of health equity provisions, challenges to implementing these provisions, and opportunities to get involved were also presented. This webinar also discussed how you can be a part of successful implementation at the local and state level. We used an interactive webinar approach to hear participants' challenges and successes.

March

Prepared Communities Can Be Successful in Violence Prevention

Kitson, J., Donato, I., Smith, P., Osborn, J.

Rural schools and communities, along with the nation, are working to come to grips with the recent acts of persistent violence and to identify solutions to this complex problem. Questions regarding how to create safer environments and how to propel the conversation about effective strategies to prevent and address school and community violence were discussed. This webinar provided information about resources and lessons learned from community and school violence, an overview of key programs and efforts at the Federal level, and an example from a Safe Schools/Healthy Students Initiative in rural Ohio that is making a difference. This webinar also included an interactive discussion with participants to identify effective strategies currently being implemented in their rural schools and communities.

Obstacles or Opportunities?: Navigating the Socio-Political Landscape On the Road to Cultural and Linguistic Competence

Johnson-Pickett, A., Wang, M., & Ornelas, B.

A community's journey along the road to cultural and linguistic competence often presents unforeseen challenges. This webinar addressed how communities in Mississippi and Utah have developed and implemented strategies to move their CLC goals forward amidst a climate with distinct and deep-rooted political, social and cultural characteristics. Participants learned how these communities:

  • Conducted a community scan to identify and understand the alignment of their CLC goals in respect to local political, social and cultural characteristics;
  • Strengthened their CLC platform by identifying opportunities to partner and leverage resources with organizations that shared common goals and interests;
  • Established a CLC foundation built upon relationships and education; and
  • Developed the socio-political will needed to move CLC goals forward.


Developing a Strategic Financing Plan for System of Care Expansion

Cavanaugh, D., Morilus-Black, M., Rider, F., & Wotring, J.

This Webinar clarified SAMHSA requirements for developing a strategic financing plan for System of Care expansion, and will present strategies for development of the plan. Presenters discussed the use of a cross-system financial mapping methodology to set services goals, assess services and financing needs, examine current expenditures, and realign financial resources to support service needs. In addition, presenters explored potential new revenue sources to finance service delivery, including financing opportunities within SAMHSA Block Grants, Medicaid, and the Affordable Care Act. The Washington D.C grantee staff shared its experience and learning in conducting a financial mapping process.

Connecting Financing Opportunities Service Sectors

Grabill, D., Muck, R., Rider, F., & Weisgal, R.

This Webinar explored an array of contemporary System of Care financing opportunities that have recently emerged across child and family service systems including education, juvenile justice, drug and alcohol, child welfare, and healthcare sectors. Presenters identified current funding opportunities, providing specific references and contacts to enable System of Care grantees to further explore those opportunities that closely align with their particular initiatives. In addition, presenters provided suggestions about how to effectively engage potential partners from those service sectors in mutually beneficial ventures to support strengthening, expansion, and long-term sustainability of Systems of Care and congruent initiatives.

February

Exploring the Connections Between School Environments and Positive Outcomes for LGBT Youth

Poirier, J., Williamson, S., & Grabill, G.

Recent research indicates that youth who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT) experience disparities in their school experiences. Supportive school staff equipped with recommended strategies, however, can make an important difference in the success and well-being of LGBT students. Furthermore, research on conditions for learning identifies school characteristics that contribute to student success and well-being. This webinar provided an overview of these topics as well as strategies and resources that schools and families can use to enhance and advocate for improved school climate and supports.

What “Counts” for Beginning Service Delivery?

Caldwell, B., Curtis, T., Goldstrom, I., Jackson, V.H., King, T., Kuppinger, A., & Martinez, K.

This webinar reviewed service delivery expectations as states improve, expand, and sustain required comprehensive services and supports consistent with systems of care approach. It helped provide clarification on the reporting requirements for services under this System of Care Expansion RFA. It continued with examination of key service elements that characterize the “system of care” approach to service delivery, such as: integration; family-driven; youth-guided; trauma-informed; and culturally and linguistically competent services across a full continuum from prevention and early intervention to out-of-home services that are integrated with physical health and substance abuse services.

Family Roles in System of Care Communities

Donovan-Mason, M., Houston, J., Niarhos, M., & Peters, D.

Identifying roles that families can play in system of care communities was determined to be a topic that needed further development by the Family Involvement Community of Practice (FI CoP), which is sponsored by the TA Partnership, and was the focus of this webinar. FI CoP members wanted a tool to show what roles families can play based on their interests, skills, and experience. A workgroup was formed, ideas were discussed and investigated, drafts were sent out for comments and edits, and finally the document was presented to our community of practice. Members of the workgroup introduced the Checklist of Family Roles in System of Care Communities, providing examples of the roles families can fill and how the checklist can be used in your jurisdiction. Participants were encouraged to ask questions and comment about the document.

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The Myth of the 'Culture of Poverty': Addressing and Examining Its Harmful Effects in Schools and Human Services - Part 2: Presentations from the Field to Help Address the Impacts of Poverty and Prejudice

Osher, D., Woodruff, D., Fergus, E., Cantor, P., Thomas, L.

This webinar was the second in a two part series focusing on the concept of the 'Culture of Poverty.' Part II addressed what is happening in the field from three presenters who are working with schools and communities that are confronting the issues of poverty and prejudice in innovative and creative ways. Their approaches are positive and enhancing and serve as good examples of how to reframe challenges into opportunities.

January

The Myth of the 'Culture of Poverty': Addressing and Examining Its Harmful Effects in Schools and Human Services: Part 1

Osher, D., Francis, K., Woodruff, D., Willis-Darpoh, G., Milton, J.

Our goal for this webinar was to begin the discussion and not over-simplify, but also to propose strength-based solutions through community examples of how those living in poverty can and have excelled and exceeded expectations despite the prevailing attitudes and discrimination they have faced.

Planning Grants for Expansion of the Comprehensive Community Mental Health Services for Children and Their Families

Blau, G., Brocious, D., Cross, T., Jackson, V., Knapp, A., Mrozowski, S., Stroul, B., & Tobler, J.

This Webinar provided technical assistance on the preparation of the Request for Applications (RFA) process for the Planning Grants for Expansion of the Comprehensive Community Mental Health Services for Children and Their Families. These one year planning grants will be available to states, tribes, territories, the District of Columbia, and governmental units within political subdivisions of a state. The presenters provided information about current successful expansion efforts. http://www.samhsa.gov/grants/2013/sm-13-001.aspx

Expanding Systems of Care: Moving from Planning to Implementation

Rider, F., Strahl, B., & Stroul, B.

System of Care Expansion Implementation (SOC-X4) cooperative agreements are intended to build on progress in developing comprehensive strategic plans to expand and sustain the system of care approach. Such plans have been crafted to facilitate wide-scale adoption and operation of the systems of care across large geographic regions in order to better address the needs of children and youth with serious mental health conditions and their families.

Your planning efforts have likely focused attention and energy on developing a common vision among multiple stakeholders, designing an approach to system of care expansion, establishing goals, and identifying specific strategies to achieve your goals. The next phase of implementation of your plans requires a new framework and a different set of activities.

To support your transition from planning to implementation, the TA Enterprise has developed a theory of change in the form of a logic model to provide a framework for system of care expansion. The logic model is accompanied by a set of guidelines that can help you structure your implementation activities to accomplish your goals and to fulfill the specific expectations of your cooperative agreements.

This webinar will describe the theory of change for widespread expansion of systems of care; provide guidance to help your team to prepare for implementation activities; provide a framework for how to implement system of care expansion activities within core strategy areas; and offer strategies to assess the key outcomes of your expansion work. In addition, the webinar will identify some salient lessons learned from previous system of care implementation efforts through the Children’s Mental Health Initiative about “what works” as effective implementation approaches.

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Reclaiming Futures

Carlton, J., & Richardson, S.

Reclaiming Futures helps young people in trouble with drugs, alcohol, and crime. In 2001, with a $21 million investment from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, 10 founding communities located throughout the United States began reinventing the way police, courts, detention facilities, treatment providers, and the community work together to meet this urgent need. This Webinar was designed for those wanting to learn more about the Reclaiming Futures model and how the model has been adopted as a cost-effective juvenile justice reform initiative. The Webinar: (1) overviewed the compelling need, (2) described Reclaiming Futures, and (3) described how the framework of Reclaiming Futures is pointing to better outcomes for youth.