System of Care
The sites listed in this section are not under the direction of GOCF; we have no control over their content. This listing does not serve as an endorsement by GOCF of the views expressed in any of these sites.Building Systems of Care: A Primer
gucchd.georgetown.edu/programs/ta_center/object_view.html?objectID=2500
"This primer is a fundamental technical assistance tool for state and local stakeholders engaged in developing systems of care for children with behavioral health disorders and their families. It describes over 30 critical systems of care functions that require structure, such as governance, care management, financing and quality improvement, and examines the pros and cons of different structural approaches. The Primer also focuses on essential components of the system-building process, such as family and youth partnerships, cultural competence, strategic planning and leadership. It incorporates examples from systems of care around the country and useful resources materials."
Child Welfare League of America
www.cwla.org/programs/bhd/mhpubintegrating.htm
In 2003 and 2004, the CWLA and the RobertWood Johnson Foundation convened a series of summits to address the problems of vulnerable families. The two monographs listed on this website support the development of a consensus agenda for systems-culture change. The CWLA holds that a system of care will "improve the quality of care for the most vulnerable children and families."
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
www.systemsofcare.samhsa.gov
This website, created by SAMHSA, is devoted to providing information about the mental health of children, youth and families. It classifies a system of care as "a coordinated network of community-based services and supports that are organized to meet the challenges of children and youth with serious mental health needs and their families." SAMHSA believes that a system of care helps children, youth and families function better at home, in school, in the community and throughout life. This website provides useful information to understanding the details of a system of care framework.