5 Stages of HFW Behavioral Health Plan Implementation

Featuring Key Dates and Deadlines

1. High Fidelity Wraparound Behavioral Health Center of Excellence Consultations

  • March 31, 2026—Submit COE EIFs
  • June 30, 2026—Complete initial meeting
  • October 1, 2026—Complete county consultation

2. Baseline Fidelity Designations

  • July 8, 2026—Complete county Certification Portal submission
  • December 31, 2027—Ensure projected number sites have received designation

3. Training and Technical Needs Assessment

  • July 8 and November 8, 2026—Ensure provider sites have completed a TTNA no later than four months after achieving designation, or by November 8 for those providers completing the Certification Portal before July 8

4. Minimum Fidelity Designation

  • June 30, 2028—Ensure a projected number of provider sites delivering HFW have completed first DART and received Minimum Fidelity Designation

5. Full Fidelity Designation

  • June 30, 2029—Ensure a projected number of provider sites have completed second DART and received Full Fidelity Designation
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