Connections to treatment and services are critical for children with complex needs, like many of those in foster care. Children’s mental and behavioral health are cited as top reasons for youth entering foster care, and one of the biggest challenges for child welfare prevention and permanency.  There is a concrete process for navigating the complex needs of children and establishing actual service connections.

This workshop addresses the collaborative efforts of state agencies to address the complex needs of children and families served by more than one agency, with a special focus on children in foster care. The goal of this workshop is to educate and empower individuals to use this process to access and navigate mental and behavioral health services and how different systems and partners can interact to obtain services.

 

Original Webinar Date: September 17, 2024

CLE Credit Approval Period: 08/01/2023 - 02/28/2025

Presenters:  

Joelle Aboytes, Circuit 5 Community Development Administrator - Florida Department of Children and Families

Christy Gillis, Circuit 7 Community Development Administrator - Florida Department of Children and Families

  • OPTIMA TRAINING TOPIC:  (Volunteers & GAL Staff):  "Legal Issues"
  • CAM CERTIFICATION DOMAIN: Legal, Ethical and Professional Responsibilities


Course curriculum

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    System Navigation: Maximizing Medicaid-Funded Services and Interagency Collaboration

    • System Navigation: Maximizing Medicaid-Funded Services and Interagency Collaboration

    • Presentation Slide Deck