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Behavioral Health

Behavioral Health consists of several programs of varying However, all behavioral health programs are designed to Child and Family
sizes, including: Home-Based Services, Outpatient Therapy, use person centered planning to keep the child in the least
Trauma Assessment, and Support Services (for youth). Each restrictive home environment.
program has different regulations and requirements.

Home-Based Services

This is a group of programs contracted through Community for children with emotional impairments. The Child and
Mental Health, which include: Home-Based Services, Tar- Adolescent Functional Assessment Scale (CAFAS) measures
geted Case Management and Infant Mental Health. Each the child’s functioning in a community setting.
program provides intensive, in-home, therapeutic support

Home-Based
Program Program Outcomes Target 2016 395
Outcomes Children served at least 4 months, will maintain or 75% 83%

increase level of function, as measured by CAFAS.
Persons Served
Youth will remain in the community 80% 98%
(at home) at close of service.

Satisfaction Home-Based Services Target 2016
Satisfaction Surveys
Surveys 4.0 4.8

Goal: 4.0 Satisfaction Ratings Families

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