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Bringing Systems Together to Promote Family Recovery:

In-Depth Technical AssistanceIn Depth Technical Assistance (IDTA)

The National Conference on Substance Abuse, Child Welfare and the CourtsSeptember 14-16, 2011

National Harbor, MDCathleen Otero, MSW, MPA

Linda Carpenter M EdLinda Carpenter, M.Ed.Christine S. Kiesel, Esq.

Robert M. Long, L.C.P.C., L.A.D.C., C.C.S.Peter Panzarella, MS, MS, LADC, LPC

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AgendaAgenda

• National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare (NCSACW)– In-Depth Technical Assistance (IDTA)

• Lessons from the Field:– State of Maine– State of New York– State of Connecticut– State of Connecticut

• Discussion

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National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare (NCSACW)and Child Welfare (NCSACW)

Technical Assistance Overview

Cathleen Otero

Children and Family Futures (CFF) Technical Assistance Programs

Children and Family Futures (CFF)

SAMHSA & ACYFNational Center on Substance Abuse and

Child Welfare

ACYFRegional Partnership

Program

DOJOffice of Juvenile

Justice and Delinquency Prevention

In‐Depth Technical Assistance

Children Affected by Methamphetamine

http://www.cffutures.org

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NCSACW In-Depth Technical Assistance Sites (IDTA)NCSACW Children Affected by Methamphetamine Sites (CAM)

Children’s Bureau Regional Partnership Grants (RPG)OJJDP Family Drug Courts (OJJDP)

US DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICESSubstance Abuse and Mental Health Services AdministrationAdministration for Children and Familieswww.samhsa.gov

NCSACW IDTA Sites (20 Sites)

16 States

3 Tribal Communities

2 Counties

NCSACW CAM Sites (12)

OJJDP Grantees (22 Sites)

FY 2009 (14 )

FY 20100 (8) Sites

Array of Services (11)

Child Focused (8)

Drug Courts (10)

System-Wide Collaboration (9)

Treatment Focused (9)

Tribal (6)

RPG Sites (53Sites)

A Program of the

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

Center for Substance Abuse Treatment

and the

Ad i i t ti Child Y th d F iliAdministration on Children, Youth and FamiliesChildren’s Bureau

Office on Child Abuse and Neglect

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Levels of Technical Assistance

Level One:Information and

Sharing of Models

Level Two:Expert

Consultation and Research

Level Three:Development of Issue- Specific

Products

Level Four:Strategic Planning, Training

Resources and Facilitation

20 States3 Tribes

3 Counties65 Grantees10 Pre-IDTA

366 requests 415 requests 1471 requests

September 2002 through September 2010 7

Technical AssistanceTechnical Assistance

Objectives

• To share knowledge across systems the three systems: substance abuse, child welfare, dependency court

• To promote understanding of cross systems issues and to advance cross-system collaboration

• To increase awareness and adoption of cross systems happroaches

• To facilitate communication across systems• To improve outcomes for children and adults

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Types of TA ProductsTypes of TA Products

• Collaborative practice and policy tools

• Information and sharing of models• Information and sharing of models

• Expert consultation and research

• Development of issue-specific products

• Monographs, white papers, fact sheets• Training resources and collaborative facilitationa g esou ces a d co abo at e ac tat o

• On-line courses, training materials• Longer-term strategic planning and development

of protocols and practice models

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Collaborative Practice Collaborative Practice and and Policy ToolsPolicy Tools

Ten Element Framework – A method to organize collaborative activities in specific practice and policy areas

Collaborative Values Inventory – An anonymous way to explore values and beliefs to facilitate the development of common principles using web‐based data collection

Collaborative Capacity Instrument – An anonymous way to assess the strengths and challenges in each of the areas of system linkages using web‐based data collection

Matrix of Progress in System Linkages – A practice‐based approach that specifies characteristics of advance collaboration practice in the elements of system linkages

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To Obtain a copy and for a presentation on the full

SAFERR d lSAFERR model:

http://www.ncsacw.samhsa.gov/improving/daily-practice-client.aspx

http://www.cffutures.org/presentationsp g p

To obtain a copy and to viewpresentations on the issue of Substancepresentations on the issue of Substance-

Exposed Infants:

http://www.ncsacw.samhsa.gov/resources/substance-exposed-infants.aspx

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Family Centered Treatment for Women with Substance Use Disorders Webinar:http://www.cffutures.org/webinars/family-centered-treatment-women-substance-use-

disorders

http://womenandchildren.treatment.org/documents/Family_Treatment_Paper508V.pdfhttp://womenandchildren.treatment.org/documents/FINAL_Funding_Paper_508V.pdf

NEW! Child Welfare Training Toolkit

6 modules, each containing:•Trainer Script

•PowerPoint Presentation•PowerPoint Presentation•Handouts

•Case Vignettes

Available at NO CHARGE

http://www.ncsacw.samhsa.gov/training/default.asp

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Online Training Resources

All trainings are 1) Available at no cost, 2) Issued a Certificate of Completion and 3) Eligible for CEUs

• Understanding Substance Abuse and Facilitating Recovery: A Guide for Child Welfare Workers

• Understanding Child Welfare and the Dependency Court: A Guide for Substance Abuse Treatment Professionals

• Understanding Substance Use Disorders Treatment andUnderstanding Substance Use Disorders, Treatment and Family Recovery: A Guide for Legal Professionals

In-Depth Technical Assistance (IDTA) O iOverview

Linda Carpenter

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IDTA Goal

To work with state, tribal, local child welfare, substanceabuse and dependency court professionals to improveabuse, and dependency court professionals to improveoutcomes for families that are affected by substance usedisorders and involved in the child welfare system by:• Facilitating cross-system collaboration• Developing effective policy, practice and organizational

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What is IDTA?

IDTA is:• 18-month program facilitated by a Consultant Liaison (CL)

• Application and acceptance process

•Set priorities for practice and policy changes

IDTA can:

changes•Use data to inform policy and practice changes

• Identify expected outcomes and how they will be measured

•Develop protocols and implementation plans

Team Structure and FunctionsOVERSIGHT COMMITTEE

CORE TEAM

Scope of Work to Achieve Priority

Outcomes

NCSACW VIA CONSULTANTADVISORY

COMMITTEE

WORKGROUPWORKGROUP WORKGROUP WORKGROUP

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Summary of Products Developed from IDTA

• Strategic Planning• Interagency Agreements

Cross s stem Shared Val es and G iding Principles• Cross-system Shared Values and Guiding Principles• Communication Protocols• Self-Assessment Tools• Logic Models• Evaluation Plans• Best Practice Tool Kits and Compendiums• Screening Assessment and Collaborative PracticeScreening, Assessment and Collaborative Practice

Protocols• Multi-system Training Plans• Project Marketing Materials

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For sample products:http://www.ncsacw.samhsa.gov/technical/idta.aspx

Lessons from the Field: State of Maine

Bob LongAdministrator for Access, Substance

Abuse, and Outcome Management ServicesKennebec Behavioral Health

Developing a System forDeveloping a System forUniversal Substance Abuse Universal Substance Abuse Screening and Assessment Screening and Assessment

forforFamilies Referred to Child WelfareFamilies Referred to Child Welfare

The Maine Experience

The FoundationThe FoundationSome Facts

• No Safe Haven: Children of Substance-Abusing Parents (CASA Report-1/1999)

• While parents abuse alcohol and other drugs at lower rates than do persons without children, 11% of US children (8 3mil persons) live with at leastof US children (8.3mil. persons) live with at least one parent who is either alcoholic or in need of treatment for the abuse of illicit drugs. (DHHS Report to Congress on Substance Abuse and Child Protection-4/1999)

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Most studies find that for between 1/3 and 2/3 of children involved with the child welfare system; parental substance abuse is a contributing factor. (DHHS Report to Congress on Substance Abuse and Child gProtection-4/1999)

• The final report of Maine’s Commission on


pChild Abuse in November, 2000 recommended building collaborative relationships to address the interconnected issues of child abuse and neglect, domestic violence and substance abuse and addiction

• The abuse of alcohol, tobacco, and illicit drugs is the nation’s number one health problem. (Robert Wood Johnson Report-2/2001)

In January 2001 five year old Logan Marr was

The FoundationThe FoundationEvents

In January 2001, five year old Logan Marr was in custody of the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) because of substantiated child welfare allegations involving substance abuse by a parent. Tragically, she died while living in a DHHSTragically, she died while living in a DHHS foster home.

At the same time a study commissioned by


At the same time, a study commissioned by the state's Office of Substance Abuse (OSA) showed early detection and intervention resulted in better substance abuse treatment outcomes. This prompted OSA to engage the Muskie School's Institute of Child and FamilyMuskie School s Institute of Child and Family Policy to undertake the Substance Abuse and Protocols Project.

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I M h 2001 th j t i d li i


In March 2001, the project issued a preliminary report that concluded “one of the key factors in effective and efficient substance abuse services is found in appropriate and reliable screening and evaluation…and the project could not find a common standard or process of substancecommon standard or process of substance abuse screening and evaluation.”


The report recommended that “As part of developing practice protocols, the two departments should develop a system that provides reliable, clear and uniform methods for screening and evaluating substance abuse.”

The The VehicleVehicleSA/CW Committee

In November 2001, the Office of Substance Abuse (OSA) and the Department of the Human Services (DHS) established the Substance Abuse and Child Welfare Committee. The creation of this committee represented a commitment from the top administrators responsible for substance abuse pand child welfare to develop a uniform system of screening and assessment. In addition to their support, this initiative was endorsed by the Legislature's Health and Human Services Committee.

The The VehicleVehicleSA/CW Committee

The commitment of elected officials and top administrators, combined with the participation of leading professionals in substance abuse and child welfare, simultaneously gave the committee creditability and access to decision-makers Since this Committee wasmakers. Since this Committee was established, DHHS and OSA have been merged into one agency called the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).

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• Early on the Committee established criteria

The The ProcessProcessScreening

• Early on, the Committee established criteria that reflected the necessary components of a screening tool. DHHS staff supported a uniform screening process, but insisted the tool be brief, reliable, and that it requires minimal training. g

• Through the course of examining various screening tools and models for systems collaboration, the Committee undertook various initiatives.

• Ultimately, the Committee decided to adopt the

The The ProcessProcessScreening

Ultimately, the Committee decided to adopt the UNCOPE, a six question tool developed by Norman Hoffman, PHD of Evince Clinical Assessments.

• The instrument, while not having been used extensively in child welfare situations met theextensively in child welfare situations, met the committee's objective of using a tool that was short and easy to administer yet valid and reliable.

• In 2004 & 2005, the committee began addressing

The The ProcessProcessAssessment/Evaluation

, g gthe issues related to substance assessment and evaluation outlined in the Substance Abuse and Protocols Project’s March 2001 preliminary report.

• Based on the project’s recommendation to establish a more consistent substance abuse assessment process for cases involving child abuse, the committee developed report guidelines for substance abuse assessment and evaluation.


The combination of having a uniform screening tool and a common assessment process would address two key elements outlined in the preliminary report.

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• In 2005-2006, assessment, evaluation, and


In 2005 2006, assessment, evaluation, and report writing activities were conducted using the guidelines were piloted by small group providers with established relationships with several of the DHHS district offices.

• Parents involved with Maine DHHS Child• Parents involved with Maine DHHS- Child Protective Services were referred based on the UNCOPE assessment process.

The The ProcessProcessScreening/Assessment/Evaluation

The State of Maine was invited to attend the IDTA Cross Site Meeting sponsored by the National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare (NCSACW), held in Sacramento, CA in March 2006.

The IDTA from NCSACW resulted in:


The IDTA from NCSACW resulted in: • expanding the Committee membership to include

the courts, other providers, training institutes, and tribal representatives

• mapping the first 30 days of a child welfare referral to identify specific linkage points between the child welfare, substance abuse, and the courts, and

• implementing a universal substance abuse screening in family assessments.

In July of 2007, with technical assistance from


In July of 2007, with technical assistance from NCSACW, the committee issued a report-Universal Substance Abuse Screening for Families in the Child Welfare System. The report provided a description of the process, policy, and practice requirements for implementing universal screening for substance abuse in all families referred to the child welfare system and the availability of the specialized substance abuse & child welfare assessment & evaluation.

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• The Committee’s July 2007 report also outlined


The Committee s July 2007 report also outlined “lessons learned, and identified “next steps”.

• In 2008, the committee decided to develop statewide network of willing providers to use the guidelines and provide the eight Maine DHHS districts with the specialty substancedistricts with the specialty substance abuse/child welfare assessment, evaluation, and report.

In 2009, the committee in conjunction with


In 2009, the committee in conjunction with DHHS established the Families Affected by Substance Abuse (FASA) and established a process for identifying, training, and managing a FASA provider network. This included developing protocols related to referrals to the network, reimbursement, and quality assurance, and sustainability.

The ProcessThe ProcessNext Steps

In 2010, the committee began to address issues related to the abuse of and addiction to prescription medications. In addition, the committee instituted an initiative related to understanding the various aspects of Medication g pAssisted Therapy (M.A.T.), primarily related to methadone and suboxone.

I 2011 th itt i b i i t i th

The ProcessThe ProcessNext Steps

• In 2011, the committee is beginning to review the initiatives developed and implemented over the past three years in relation to sustainability.

• This will include establishing areas of responsibility within DHHS regarding managing and maintaining the: UNCOPE Screening and Referral processthe: UNCOPE Screening and Referral process, FASA Provider Network, and developing a compliance and quality assurance process related to the elements outlined in the “Memo of Understanding.”

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• Maine has a system for universal substance abuse screening and assessment of families

ConclusionConclusion

abuse screening and assessment of families referred to its DHHS- Child Protective Services and Community Intervention Program (CIP) Services

• The road to developing this system was filled ith t i t d t S f ll i tiwith twists and turns. Successfully navigating

through these required: persistence, tenacity, strategic initiatives, ongoing collaboration, and adequate good fortune.

• The “lessons learned” in Maine may assist other jurisdictions in their own planning efforts to improve outcomes for children and families affected by the

Lessons LearnedLessons Learned

outcomes for children and families affected by the impact of the misuse, abuse, dependence and addiction to a variety of ever evolving substances of abuse.

• These “lessons” will be the focus of a workshop to be presented today that will also include informationbe presented today that will also include information related to the UNCOPE screening and referral process, the report guidelines for substance abuse assessment and evaluation, the FASA provider network, medication assisted therapy, and sustainability.

Bob Long

Contact Information

Bob LongAdministrator for Access, Substance Abuse, andOutcome Management ServicesKennebec Behavioral Health66 Stone StreetAugusta, Maine 04330Phone-(207)-626-3455 Ext [email protected]

Lessons from the Field: New York State:

Partnership for Family Recovery

Christine Sabino Kiesel, Esq.Assistant Coordinator

NYS Child Welfare Court Improvement Project

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A Partnership Between

• 2006- New York State selected for In-Depth Technical Assistance (IDTA) from the National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare

• Goal- Improving outcomes for families impacted by substance use disorders in the child welfare, family court and chemical dependency systems.

Key Collaborative PartnersKey Collaborative PartnersAdvisory Group Composition

• Association of • NYS Public WelfareAssociation of Substance Abuse Providers (ASAP)

• NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA)

• NYS Public Welfare Association (NYPWA)

• Family Court Judges• Family Court Chief

Clerks & Treatment Court Coordinators

• NYC Administration for Children’s Services (ACS)

• State and local agencies providing services to families

Partnership for Family Recovery Partnership for Family Recovery Goals

• Improve timeliness of reunification• Improve timeliness to other permanency outcomes• Reduce foster care re-entry rates of children exited

to reunification• Reduce foster care re-entry rates of children exited

to a relativef• Improve engagement, retention and completion of

addiction services for families

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ObjectivesObjectives

To assist those working with families engaged in the three s stems toengaged in the three systems to approach their work with shared values

To identify ways to engage families that will support better outcomes, reduce recidivism and interrupt intergenerationalrecidivism and interrupt intergenerational involvement in these systems

ObjectivesObjectives

To examine how cases flow through each system:each system:

• to identify points of intersection,• to assess opportunities for

maximum impact of an integrated approachapproach..

AcknowledgmentsAcknowledgments

• Pre-existing CollaborationsStatewide Family Treatment Courts– Statewide Family Treatment Courts

– Enhanced Multi-disciplinary Practices– Collocation Project (OCFS-OASAS)

• Fiscal Environment• High Caseloads

Child and Family Service Review Child and Family Service Review (CFSR) Link(CFSR) Link

• Project supports current PIP Strategy involving Court/Agency Collaboration

• Project supports family engagement strategies• Project compatible with Family Assessment

Response (FAR)• May be part of Local PIPy p• Performance Indicators Affected

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Court System Data of InterestCourt System Data of Interest

• 14,353 Neglect Cases Filed in 2009 outside of NYC

• 1,330 screenings done through FTCs outside of NYC for AOD– 33% eligible but declined– 27% eligible and participated– 40% ineligible

What’s In It For Me?What’s In It For Me?The Court SystemThe Court System

• Better outcomes for families experiencing substance use disorder

• Better informed provider network and service providers

• Enhance collaborative efforts alreadyEnhance collaborative efforts already underway

What’s In it For Me?What’s In it For Me?(Continued)(Continued)

• Enhance collaborative efforts already underway– Is your program culturally competent?– Is your program targeting all eligible

respondents?– Is your program providing families with

appropriate resources in the community?– Is your program lacking cohesiveness

within the team?

Local RolloutLocal Rollout

• 2 Counties Engaged• 5 More Invited This Fall• Local Adaptations have included

• Utilize treatment courts to capacity• Explore how to use treatment court methods in non-

treatment court cases• Universal Screening (GAINS SS)Universal Screening (GAINS SS)• Multi-system Training• Celebrating Families

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CONTACT INFORMATIONCONTACT INFORMATION

Christine Sabino Kiesel, Esq.Assistant CoordinatorAssistant CoordinatorNYS Unified Court SystemChild Welfare Court ImprovementProject 200 Elizabeth StreetUtica, New York 13501phone: (315) 266-4254phone: (315) 266 4254fax: (315 798-6472e-mail: [email protected]

Lessons from the Field: State of ConnecticutState of Connecticut

Peter Panzarella, MA, MS, LADC, LPCDirector of Substance Abuse ServiceDirector of Substance Abuse Service CT Department of Children and Families

CONNECTICUT IDTA Readiness for IDTA New Britain Pilot 2006

Substance Abuse Managed Service SystemSubstance Abuse Managed Service System

• Weekly meetings are held for case discussions and updates.

• Develop a plan of action through collaborative problem solving and resource identification

• Community Networking• SAMSS is facilitated by DCF with active participation

from DMHAS, ABH and local treatment providers.

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CT IDTACT IDTA

Started in February 2008y• NCSACW• Department of Children and Families • Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services• Advanced Behavioral Health (ABH) - Project SAFE • Treatment Providers from all 3 Areas • Judicial Branch - Court Services Officers, Administrative

Judge• CCPA - Private Attorneys, Chief Child Protection

Attorney

CT Environmental ContextCT Environmental Context

• Judicial Branch - Unified Court System• DCF - Consolidated Children’s Agency • DMHAS - Adult Mental Health and Addiction in a

single State Agencysingle State Agency• No County Government• CT not a Dependency Drug Court state

CT IDTACT IDTA

DCF Mission:

“The mission of the Department of Children andFamilies is to protect children, improve child andfamily well-being and support and preservefamilies. These efforts are accomplished byrespecting and working within individual culturesrespecting and working within individual culturesand communities in Connecticut, and inpartnership with others.”

CT IDTACT IDTA

Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS)

Overview:DMHAS promotes and administers comprehensive, recovery-oriented services in the

f t l h lth t t t d b tareas of mental health treatment and substance abuse prevention and treatment throughout Connecticut.

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CT IDTACT IDTA

Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS)

Mission:“To improve the quality of life of the people ofConnecticut by providing an integrated networkf h i ff ti d ffi i t t lof comprehensive, effective and efficient mental

health and addiction services that foster self-sufficiency, dignity and respect”.

CT IDTA CT IDTA

Judicial Branch Court OperationsCourt Operations

The Superior Court Operations Unit supervisesthe Superior Court’s Field Operations in the J.D,G.A. Juvenile, Housing and Small Claims Clerk’sOffices. Court Operations also provides caseOffices. Court Operations also provides casesupport activities in the form of case flowmanagement and policy implementation andmanagement.

CT IDTA CT IDTA

Advanced Behavioral Health, Inc.

A non-profit behavioral health management company that specializes in:

•Utilization management•Provider network administrationR h d di i i f b i•Research and dissemination of best practices

•Health information technology

CT IDTA CT IDTA

Advanced Behavioral Health IncAdvanced Behavioral Health, Inc.

Mission:"To manage and provide a continuum of behavioral health care and related services that ensures high quality, accessible, cost-effective

i th t i th lit f lif f thservices that improve the quality of life for those served."

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Why it Matters?Why it Matters?

• Alternative model to Dependency Drug Courts• Focus on outcomes for all three systems

– Results Based Accountability• Re-directed current resources for Recovery

Specialist Voluntary program (RSVP)• RSVP model fits within state policy for a p y

recovery oriented system of care model • Addresses federal/state laws and policies for

timely permanency for children

CT IDTACT IDTA

May – November 2008 Work Group development of a CT Recovery Practice Model

Policies and Practice

Staff DevelopmentInformation Sharing

Resources

CT IDTACT IDTA

November 14, 2008C S t T i i E tCross Systems Training Event

• 100+ attendees from all three systems in each of the Areas.

• Morning agenda focused on overviews of each system and a presentation of a draft Recovery Specialist Model.

• Afternoon agenda focused on breakout by Area and discussion questions related to currentand discussion questions related to current collaboration and what is needed to implement the model.

Creative Solutions We Employed to Creative Solutions We Employed to Overcome HurdlesOvercome Hurdles

• Inclusive i t b– private bar

– people in recovery– private providers

• Re-direction of current resources – no new cost – Creation of case level and systemic communications

methods - SAMMS • Cross Training events for various levels

– Build consensus see where are the barriers and make changes

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What We AccomplishedWhat We Accomplished

• Memorandum of Agreement • Engagement of the Judicial Branch, Attorney

General and Private bar• Implementing a new service model in 3 sites • Team leadership meets monthly and continues• System Cross trainingSystem Cross training • Joint funding of a Evaluation


• Pay attention to evaluation plan early • Engage the court and private bar early• Develop a strong core team with agency

leadership participants• Learn each other’s culture and language • Connect to other InitiativesConnect to other Initiatives

– court improvement, recovery, etc


• Focus on developing relationships and agreements

• Choose a joint concrete project• Implementation assistance needed

– One year is too short– Implementation takes three to four years– Develop follow up assistance

PostPost--IDTA: Where We are TodayIDTA: Where We are Today

• CORE Group Continues to meet monthly • Joint Funding of University of CT Health Center

Community Medicine as an evaluator• Integration and expansion of RCM/RSVP• CT DEC and the Three Headed Dragon

presentation - Contact Marilou Giovannucci from the Court Operationsthe Court Operations

• RSVP Program and Evaluation presentation-Contact Holly Hassett from ABH

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Contact InformationContact Information

Peter Panzarella, MS, MA, LADC, LPCDirector of Substance Abuse ServiceConnecticut Department of Children and [email protected]

ClosingClosing

Linda Carpenter

Accomplishments and Products

• Universal screening protocol (PDF - 131 KB) - By design, every family touched by the child welfare system will be screened for substance abuse utilizing the same screening instrument andsubstance abuse, utilizing the same screening instrument and procedural guidelines.

• The Screening and Assessment for Family Engagement in Recovery (SAFER) Initiative: Screening and Assessment for Family Engagement in Recovery, Memorandum of Understanding (PDF -177 KB)

• The Screening and Assessment for Family Engagement in Recovery (SAFER) Initiative: Screening and Assessment for Family Engagement in Recovery Statement of Shared Values (PDF - 31Engagement in Recovery, Statement of Shared Values (PDF - 31 KB)

• The Screening and Assessment for Family Engagement in Recovery (SAFER) Initiative: Screening and Assessment for Family Engagement in Recovery, Shared Outcome Statement (PDF - 40 KB)

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• New York’s Partnership for Families in Recovery used the IDTA to focus on developing tools to assist local jurisdictions to broaden

ll b ti f il t d ti t i t fcollaborative, family-centered practice to improve outcomes for families at the intersection of child welfare, substance abuse, and the courts. The IDTA process in New York yielded a set of collaborative practice guidance tools targeted to various organizational levels within the three lead systems, including:

• Executive Summary (PDF - 115 KB)- directed to Commissioners and high-level policy makers.

• New York Gearing Up to Improve Outcomes for Families: A• New York Gearing Up to Improve Outcomes for Families: A Collaborative Practice Guide for Managers and Supervisors in Child Welfare, Chemical Dependency Services, and Court Systems - for mid-level managers that provides more in-depth background to support the recommended practice approach.

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• System-specific, two-sided laminate cards - for quick reference use by front-line staff in each of the three lead ysystems in their daily practice with families. – Practice Guide for Child Welfare Professionals (PDF - 130 KB) – Practice Guide for Family Courts Professionals (PDF - 83 KB) – Practice Guide for Chemical Dependency Services Professionals (PDF -

52 KB)

• Multi-System Training Framework (PDF - 170 KB) - to support cross-system collaboration and knowledgesupport cross-system collaboration and knowledge dissemination, with particular emphasis on the practices promoted in the collaborative practice guide.

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http://www.ncsacw.samhsa.gov/technical/idta-new-york.aspx

Linda Carpenter, M.Ed.Program Director

Children and Family Futures,

Contact Information

Cathleen Otero, MSW, MPADeputy Project Director

Children and Family Futures National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare,

In-Depth Technical Assistance4940 Irvine Blvd., Suite 202

Irvine, CA 92620Phone: 1 (866) 493-2758

E-mail: [email protected]

Children and Family FuturesNational Center on Substance Abuse

and Child Welfare4940 Irvine Blvd., Suite 202

Irvine, CA 92620Phone: 1 (866) 493-2758

E-mail: [email protected]

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How do I access technical assistance?

• Visit the NCSACW website for resources and products at http://ncsacw.samhsa.gov

• Complete the contact form on the website

• Email us at [email protected]@ g

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