The California Children and Youth System of Care (SOC) technical assistance team is working with local partners to design and implement local Children and Youth Systems of Care, to better serve children, youth, parents and caregivers who are receiving services from multiple public agencies. The goal is simple: align and integrate more effectively the programs and service delivery for children and families. The state System of Care team is committed to ensuring support and assistance for local partners toward coordinated, timely, and trauma-informed services.
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Classes, Webinars & Events
System of Care Local Integration Convenings
These convenings are designed to network, share consistent training and messaging, and promote effective teaming to support youth in foster care and probation. The convenings will help in establishing a shared framework for advancing SOC and deepening the practical understanding regarding cross-system obligations, limitations and interdependencies, and how to overcome barriers to prioritize the needs of the youth and family.
New Series–ECHO: ICWA and Tribal Engagement
This monthly ECHO series offers social workers, probation officers and child- and family-serving professionals a collaborative space to sharpen ICWA practice, build trust with Tribal partners, and problem-solve real-world challenges. Through case-based discussion, coaching and shared learning, participants gain practical tools, confidence and deeper understanding of how to partner effectively with Tribes.
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Medi-Cal Services for Child Welfare Webinar Series
Join us for timely webinars on key subjects.
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AB 2083 Webinars
Access recorded sessions and materials from our AB 2083 webinar series covering more than 15 unique topics.
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AB 2083 Resources
General AB 2083 Resources
- Tiered Technical Assistance Listening Sessions - What We Heard: Guidance and Resources
- AB 2083 Bill Text
- AB 2083 Technical Information Notice
- AB 2083 Guidance Letter
- AB 2083 MOU Guidance
- California Health and Human Services AB 2083/Children and Youth System of Care webpage
Children and Youth System of Care Implementation Tools and Resources Webinar
Recorded April 4, 2022
Presenter Resources
Presenter #1: Alliance for Children’s Rights
- Court Companion
- Best Practices Guide
- Materials discussed are all available at: https://allianceforchildrensrights.org/resources/.
- Contact: Alaina Moonves-Leb
Presenter #2: The California School-Based Health Alliance
- Public Funding for School-Based Mental Health Programs
- Materials discussed are all available at: California School-Based Health Alliance (schoolhealthcenters.org)
- Contact: Lisa Eisenberg
Consultation & Technical Assistance
The California Children and Youth System of Care (SOC) technical assistance team remains dedicated to support county efforts for innovative and collaborative approaches to addressing the requirements of the Memorandum and finding solutions to the practical and financial challenges which integrated care models requires. There are two new processes available for local agency partners, to secure technical assistance. One is dedicated to assisting with individual youth or child issues, and the second to support systematic or interagency MOU development. More information regarding technical assistance is available in ACL 20-63. Local partners can reach the state team at [email protected], and CDSS continues to provide child-specific technical assistance to counties through [email protected].
Coordinated System Profiles
In order to break silos and look at how programs complement each other, the team developed profiles of the services offered by various systems that serve children and youth. This is the compendium of resources available to children and youth served by various systems. The system profiles outline how eligibility is determined, what the denial appeal processes entail, how the system interacts with other systems or programs, how information is shared and how referrals are made.
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