"Systems of care is not a program — it is a philosophy of how care should be delivered. Systems of Care is an approach to services that recognizes the importance of family, school and community, and seeks to promote the full potential of every child and youth by addressing their physical, emotional, intellectual, cultural and social needs." (systemsofcare.samhsa.gov)
Learn more about Systems of Care and the Comprehensive Mental Health Services for Children and Their Families Program at http://systemsofcare.samhsa.gov.
GFA and Systems of Care Implementation Crosswalk - Year One
This tool is a “Crosswalk” between the requirements of the GFA, system of care implementation strategies, and from the knowledge and experience of communities, families, youth, TA providers, researchers, and consultants.
CMHS Programmatic Guidance document for the system of care program
This Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS) document describes the program through which system of care communities are federally funded. Appendices include definitions of key system of care concepts, program requirements for the development of systems of care, and a brief background on the history of systems of care.
Transformation Equation ~ T = (V+B+A) x (CQI) 2
Branch initiatives aligned with SAMHSA directives to focus on transforming children’s mental health
ONE Learning Connection's System of Care Training Tool
Developed for the ONE System of Care demonstration project in Western North Carolina, this interactive training tool is designed to provide information about established and emerging best practice in the field of children’s mental health. Training sessions are designed to provide information and practice opportunities to those involved with families where there is a child with serious emotional, behavioral or mental health issues.
System of Care Graduate Studies On-line
The University of South Florida has announced the first-ever distance learning graduate certificate program in systems of care for children’s mental health.