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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. In 2017, Behavioral Health
program has different regulations and requirements. increased the total number served by 30%.

Home-Based Services

This is a group of programs contracted through Commu- impairments. The Child and Adolescent Functional Assess-
nity Mental Health, which include: Home-Based Services, ment Scale (CAFAS) measures the child’s functioning in a
Targeted Case Management, Supports Coordination and community setting. In 2017, Home Based Services increased
Infant Mental Health. Each program provides intensive, their census by 50%, yet they still improved the level of func-
in-home, therapeutic support for children with emotional tioning for 96% increased from 83% in 2016.

Home-Based
Program Program Outcomes Target 2017 585
Outcomes Children served at least 4 months, will maintain or 75% 96%

increase level of function, as measured by CAFAS.
Persons Served
Youth will remain in the community 80% 96%
(at home) at close of service.

Satisfaction Home-Based Services Target 2017
Satisfaction Surveys
Surveys 4.0 4.9

Goal: 4.0 Satisfaction Ratings Families

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