BabyNet is South Carolina's early intervention program for infants and toddlers under age 3 who have developmental delays or disabilities. It is a statewide system that provides family-centered services through interagency teams. Anyone can refer a child to BabyNet if developmental delays are suspected. Children receive services outlined in their Individualized Family Service Plans to help them meet developmental goals. Before transitioning out of BabyNet, plans are made to help children and families transition smoothly.
1.6 Improving Outcomes for Youth Aging Out of Foster Care
Speaker: Amy Lemley
Nearly 28,000 youth emancipated from foster care in 2010, and it is imperative that they have access to services, affordable housing options, education, and employment to prepare them to live independently. Communities that have extended foster care to older youth under the Fostering Connections Act and that are creatively using resources to increase housing opportunities will discuss their successes and lessons learned.
This document provides guidance for Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) on strategies to increase utilization of Housing Choice Vouchers targeted to people with disabilities. It recommends that PHAs conduct outreach to disability organizations in the community to identify eligible applicants, ensure reasonable accommodations in the application process for people with all types of disabilities, consider using waiting list preferences to target people more likely to succeed in the program, and collaborate with local service providers to help voucher holders access necessary supports. The goal is for PHAs and disability organizations to work together to streamline the leasing process and help people with disabilities maintain stable housing.
This document outlines requirements and procedures for Child Protective Services regarding family preservation and conducting Comprehensive Child and Family Assessments (CCFAs). It states that DFCS must initiate a CCFA within 1 day of a preliminary protective hearing and collaborate with Amerigroup to ensure children receive medical exams. It provides details on the components that must be included in CCFAs and the process that DFCS and providers must follow to complete them.
Impact Of Health Care Reform On Employers June 17 2010dgevertz
This document summarizes key provisions of the Affordable Care Act that will affect employer-sponsored health plans, including requirements to cover adult children up to age 26 (the "Age 26 Rule") and to eliminate pre-existing condition exclusions for children under 19. It notes that grandfathered plans do not have to comply with many new requirements initially, but may lose grandfathered status if certain changes are made to benefits. Specific changes are outlined that would cause a plan to lose grandfathered status.
This document summarizes several programs and supports available in Saskatchewan to help families with child care expenses, including both licensed and unlicensed care. It outlines subsidies and allowances available to offset costs, many on a sliding scale based on income level. Key programs listed are the Child Care Subsidy, Saskatchewan Employment Supplement, Transitional Employment Allowance, Universal Child Care Benefit, Canada Child Tax Benefit, Saskatchewan Assistance Program, Provincial Training Allowance, Canada-Saskatchewan Integrated Student Loans, and Skills Training Benefit. Contact information is provided for each.
This document discusses the CMS Final Rule on home and community-based services (HCBS). It covers three main areas: person-centered planning, developing a conflict-free HCBS system, and transitioning HCBS settings to be fully compliant with the rule. It provides an overview of the rule's requirements and best practices for states to establish a conflict-free system, including separating eligibility and assessment functions from direct service provision and establishing safeguards for any exceptions. The document also discusses mitigating conflicts of interest in areas like guardianship and targeted case management.
2013 report mbk in msia policies programme interventionsylvester simin
This document provides an overview of policies, programs, interventions and stakeholders related to children with disabilities in Malaysia. It begins with an introduction and outlines its objectives to map stakeholders, services, and identify gaps. It then reviews Malaysia's international commitments under the CRC and CRPD, as well as national laws and policies related to children and persons with disabilities. Key points identified include reservations made upon ratifying the CRC and gaps in protection for persons with disabilities. The document goes on to analyze statistical data on children with disabilities, identify government and non-government stakeholders, and examine programs and services across areas such as healthcare, education, rehabilitation and protection. It concludes with recommendations to improve policies and coordination of services for children with disabilities in an integrated and
The Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act of 2008 (FCA) was a sweeping set of federal reforms for abused and neglected children. The FCA required that states develop individualized transition plans for foster youth aging out of care to address issues like housing, education, employment, and health care. It also allowed federal reimbursement for states that extend foster care, guardianship, or adoption assistance to age 21. Over a decade later, implementation of the FCA remains a work in progress, as transition plans alone are not enough without support systems, and only some states have extended care to age 21.
1.6 Improving Outcomes for Youth Aging Out of Foster Care
Speaker: Amy Lemley
Nearly 28,000 youth emancipated from foster care in 2010, and it is imperative that they have access to services, affordable housing options, education, and employment to prepare them to live independently. Communities that have extended foster care to older youth under the Fostering Connections Act and that are creatively using resources to increase housing opportunities will discuss their successes and lessons learned.
This document provides guidance for Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) on strategies to increase utilization of Housing Choice Vouchers targeted to people with disabilities. It recommends that PHAs conduct outreach to disability organizations in the community to identify eligible applicants, ensure reasonable accommodations in the application process for people with all types of disabilities, consider using waiting list preferences to target people more likely to succeed in the program, and collaborate with local service providers to help voucher holders access necessary supports. The goal is for PHAs and disability organizations to work together to streamline the leasing process and help people with disabilities maintain stable housing.
This document outlines requirements and procedures for Child Protective Services regarding family preservation and conducting Comprehensive Child and Family Assessments (CCFAs). It states that DFCS must initiate a CCFA within 1 day of a preliminary protective hearing and collaborate with Amerigroup to ensure children receive medical exams. It provides details on the components that must be included in CCFAs and the process that DFCS and providers must follow to complete them.
Impact Of Health Care Reform On Employers June 17 2010dgevertz
This document summarizes key provisions of the Affordable Care Act that will affect employer-sponsored health plans, including requirements to cover adult children up to age 26 (the "Age 26 Rule") and to eliminate pre-existing condition exclusions for children under 19. It notes that grandfathered plans do not have to comply with many new requirements initially, but may lose grandfathered status if certain changes are made to benefits. Specific changes are outlined that would cause a plan to lose grandfathered status.
This document summarizes several programs and supports available in Saskatchewan to help families with child care expenses, including both licensed and unlicensed care. It outlines subsidies and allowances available to offset costs, many on a sliding scale based on income level. Key programs listed are the Child Care Subsidy, Saskatchewan Employment Supplement, Transitional Employment Allowance, Universal Child Care Benefit, Canada Child Tax Benefit, Saskatchewan Assistance Program, Provincial Training Allowance, Canada-Saskatchewan Integrated Student Loans, and Skills Training Benefit. Contact information is provided for each.
This document discusses the CMS Final Rule on home and community-based services (HCBS). It covers three main areas: person-centered planning, developing a conflict-free HCBS system, and transitioning HCBS settings to be fully compliant with the rule. It provides an overview of the rule's requirements and best practices for states to establish a conflict-free system, including separating eligibility and assessment functions from direct service provision and establishing safeguards for any exceptions. The document also discusses mitigating conflicts of interest in areas like guardianship and targeted case management.
2013 report mbk in msia policies programme interventionsylvester simin
This document provides an overview of policies, programs, interventions and stakeholders related to children with disabilities in Malaysia. It begins with an introduction and outlines its objectives to map stakeholders, services, and identify gaps. It then reviews Malaysia's international commitments under the CRC and CRPD, as well as national laws and policies related to children and persons with disabilities. Key points identified include reservations made upon ratifying the CRC and gaps in protection for persons with disabilities. The document goes on to analyze statistical data on children with disabilities, identify government and non-government stakeholders, and examine programs and services across areas such as healthcare, education, rehabilitation and protection. It concludes with recommendations to improve policies and coordination of services for children with disabilities in an integrated and
The Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act of 2008 (FCA) was a sweeping set of federal reforms for abused and neglected children. The FCA required that states develop individualized transition plans for foster youth aging out of care to address issues like housing, education, employment, and health care. It also allowed federal reimbursement for states that extend foster care, guardianship, or adoption assistance to age 21. Over a decade later, implementation of the FCA remains a work in progress, as transition plans alone are not enough without support systems, and only some states have extended care to age 21.
1) The Children Act 2004 establishes the role of the Children's Commissioner and requires local authorities to improve children's services and outcomes.
2) It places new duties on local authorities and partners to cooperate through children's trusts to safeguard children, share information, and be jointly inspected.
3) The Act aims to reform children's services following reviews that found flaws in implementation of laws protecting children and shortcomings in education of children in care.
This document provides an overview of the mandates and objectives of GSIS, SSS, PhilHealth, and other leading private insurance companies in the Philippines.
GSIS and SSS are social insurance institutions created by law that provide defined benefit schemes to government employees and private sector workers, respectively. They offer benefits like life insurance, retirement, and disability. PhilHealth aims to provide universal health insurance and ensure affordable healthcare access. It administers the National Health Insurance Program.
All three organizations have missions focused on maintaining financial stability and viability of funds while providing meaningful social protection, benefits, and quality service to members. They are granted powers by law to administer programs, set policies, negotiate provider contracts, and more. Private
The Childcare Act 2006 provides the legislative framework for early years services in England and Wales. It aims to improve choice and flexibility in childcare, increase availability, improve quality, and ensure affordability. Key provisions include a duty for local authorities to provide free early education for 3-4 year olds, assess sufficient childcare, and improve outcomes for young children. It also establishes a framework for regulating and inspecting childcare providers through Ofsted, and creates an Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum.
2019 fsho fyi overview and implementationLisa Dickson
This document provides information about the Foster Youth to Independence (FYI) initiative, which aims to reduce youth homelessness by providing housing assistance to young people aging out of foster care. It discusses the eligibility requirements for FYI assistance, the referral and application process between public child welfare agencies and public housing authorities, answers frequently asked questions, and provides examples of how FYI can be used in specific housing scenarios.
Philhealth and the private health insurance part onecompareking2014
The Philippines’ health care condition has improved in the last two decades but not as much compared to other Southeast-Asian countries. Factors such as climate change, high population density, rapid urbanization contributes to new infectious diseases, thus the demand for health insurance is rapidly increasing.
The document summarizes the 2010 review of Ontario's Child and Family Services Act. The review had two components: 1) examining compliance of children's aid societies with provisions regarding Aboriginal children and 2) generally reviewing the legislation to improve outcomes, modernize, and enhance client experience. Participants provided feedback on a variety of topics like outcome-based service delivery, the needs of Aboriginal children, residential services, and more. The review gathered diverse perspectives to inform updates to policies and practices supporting children and families in Ontario.
This document contains definitions of various terms related to child care, including types of child care programs (such as child care centers, family child care homes, Head Start), funding sources (such as CalWORKs, Alternative Payment Program), and roles (such as child care provider, family child care home). It also defines related concepts like licensed versus license-exempt care, full-time versus part-time care, and median household income. The glossary provides concise explanations of many common terms used in the child care field.
This document provides contact information for Chris Rayment of OPM Global to discuss social care services. It lists OPM's areas of expertise in social care system reforms, governance, regulation, policy development, program evaluation, capacity building, and more. It provides examples of clients OPM has worked with, including national governments, international organizations, and NGOs.
This document summarizes key points from a policy briefing about the Affordable Care Act and Ryan White program. It discusses ACA milestones including Medicaid expansion and health insurance exchanges. It notes that some states like Pennsylvania may not expand Medicaid. The briefing also covers the potential impacts of sequestration cuts and upcoming advocacy events regarding appropriations for HIV/AIDS programs.
1.6 Improving Outcomes for Youth Aging Out of Foster Care
Speaker: Amy Lemley
Nearly 28,000 youth emancipated from foster care in 2010, and it is imperative that they have access to services, affordable housing options, education, and employment to prepare them to live independently. Communities that have extended foster care to older youth under the Fostering Connections Act and that are creatively using resources to increase housing opportunities will discuss their successes and lessons learned.
The document discusses conducting a review of Ontario's Child and Family Services Act to improve outcomes and experiences for children, youth, and families. It seeks public input on how the legislation can better support key outcomes like graduation and resilience. The review also examines the Act's provisions regarding services for Indigenous persons and communities. Overall, the goal is to understand how the legislation can be updated to create a more modern, effective, and outcome-focused child and youth services system.
The document discusses addressing family homelessness in rural communities in Georgia. It provides details on Georgia's Department of Community Affairs which administers homeless programs throughout the state, including the Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-housing Program (HPRP). HPRP funds were distributed to 11 local governments and 7 nonprofit organizations to serve 151 out of 159 counties. The implementation faced challenges due to rural distances but utilized regional partnerships, a statewide website for communication, and HMIS to track outcomes. Lessons learned include the importance of strong sub-grantee selection and regular communication through webinars and reporting.
This document summarizes the key components and status of recent US health reform legislation. It discusses that the bills have been passed by Congress and signed into law. Implementation will be staggered starting in 2014. The legislation expands Medicaid eligibility and subsidies for private insurance. It also establishes health insurance exchanges, regulates private insurance practices, and creates long-term care options. States will face increased costs and challenges integrating systems.
The document provides a service specification for residential respite services for adults with learning disabilities. It outlines the need for the service, principles and standards, service users, access, activities, and outcomes. The service aims to provide short stay residential care on an overnight basis to support positive outcomes for adults with learning disabilities in all aspects of life. It will be person-centered and promote rights, autonomy, independence and choice. Performance will be monitored based on outcomes in areas like exercising choice and control, health and wellbeing, and personal dignity and respect.
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act expands access to healthcare in three key ways:
1) It increases funding for existing programs like Medicaid, CHIP, and adoption assistance and extends their eligibility.
2) It establishes new programs and requirements around issues like pre-existing conditions, lifetime spending caps, and preventative care coverage that take effect in 2010 and 2014.
3) It provides increased funding for initiatives that support vulnerable groups like children, including school-based health clinics, home visiting programs, and continued Medicaid coverage for former foster youth.
The Care Act - Consultation on guidance and regulations: Personalisation and ...Think Local Act Personal
The document discusses regulations and guidance related to personalization and care planning under the Care Act. It provides an overview of key aspects of the Care Act related to personalization, including placing personal budgets into law and clarifying rights to direct payments. It then outlines guidance on personalization and regulations regarding exclusions from personal budgets and direct payments. Finally, it poses consultation questions on these topics.
This document summarizes key provisions of the recently passed US healthcare reform legislation. It outlines major changes occurring between 2010-2014, such as dependent coverage until age 26, elimination of lifetime limits, creation of health insurance exchanges in 2014, and employer penalties for not providing coverage. Administrative impacts are also discussed, such as increased workload from additional required notices and forms. Specific provisions like tax changes, Medicare discounts, and essential health benefits are reviewed.
Overview on the Early Intervention [EI]Multi-Disciplinary Evaluation (MDE) Process as well as key legislation regarding the assessment of EI eligibility of young children.
The presentation discusses initiatives at the Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) across multiple areas:
1) The Integrated Eligibility System aims to stabilize systems, consolidate eligibility call centers, prepare for increased volume under the Affordable Care Act, and develop the new eligibility system.
2) Attacking Fraud, Waste and Abuse includes implementing an able-bodied program for food stamps, recontracting for benefit fraud prosecution, increasing collaboration with GBI, and supporting legislative changes.
3) Developing self-sufficiency and independence involves expanding problem-solving courts, collaborating on re-entry programs, job grants for ex-offenders, and establishing a community outreach council.
Children's Services Council of Broward County, Systemic Model of Preventioncscbroward
Research Analyst Laura Ganci and Program Specialist Melissa Stanley of the Children's Services Council of Broward County, hosted a webinar for the Florida Alcohol and Drug Abuse Association on Implementing a Collaborative Approach to Child Welfare.
The Children's Services Council of Broward County provides leadership, advocacy and resources necessary to enhance children's lives and empower them to become responsible, productive adults. To learn more, visit us online at www.cscbroward.org and on social media at www.facebook.com/cscbroward; www.twitter.com/cscbroward; and www.youtube.com/cscbroward
This document provides information on key terminology and acronyms related to special education. It defines terms like IDEA, Section 618, Part B, Part C, PBIS, disproportionately, and significant disproportionality. It also includes a brief description of each term and references additional resources for more information. The document is intended to help the reader understand special education concepts and regulations.
1) The Children Act 2004 establishes the role of the Children's Commissioner and requires local authorities to improve children's services and outcomes.
2) It places new duties on local authorities and partners to cooperate through children's trusts to safeguard children, share information, and be jointly inspected.
3) The Act aims to reform children's services following reviews that found flaws in implementation of laws protecting children and shortcomings in education of children in care.
This document provides an overview of the mandates and objectives of GSIS, SSS, PhilHealth, and other leading private insurance companies in the Philippines.
GSIS and SSS are social insurance institutions created by law that provide defined benefit schemes to government employees and private sector workers, respectively. They offer benefits like life insurance, retirement, and disability. PhilHealth aims to provide universal health insurance and ensure affordable healthcare access. It administers the National Health Insurance Program.
All three organizations have missions focused on maintaining financial stability and viability of funds while providing meaningful social protection, benefits, and quality service to members. They are granted powers by law to administer programs, set policies, negotiate provider contracts, and more. Private
The Childcare Act 2006 provides the legislative framework for early years services in England and Wales. It aims to improve choice and flexibility in childcare, increase availability, improve quality, and ensure affordability. Key provisions include a duty for local authorities to provide free early education for 3-4 year olds, assess sufficient childcare, and improve outcomes for young children. It also establishes a framework for regulating and inspecting childcare providers through Ofsted, and creates an Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum.
2019 fsho fyi overview and implementationLisa Dickson
This document provides information about the Foster Youth to Independence (FYI) initiative, which aims to reduce youth homelessness by providing housing assistance to young people aging out of foster care. It discusses the eligibility requirements for FYI assistance, the referral and application process between public child welfare agencies and public housing authorities, answers frequently asked questions, and provides examples of how FYI can be used in specific housing scenarios.
Philhealth and the private health insurance part onecompareking2014
The Philippines’ health care condition has improved in the last two decades but not as much compared to other Southeast-Asian countries. Factors such as climate change, high population density, rapid urbanization contributes to new infectious diseases, thus the demand for health insurance is rapidly increasing.
The document summarizes the 2010 review of Ontario's Child and Family Services Act. The review had two components: 1) examining compliance of children's aid societies with provisions regarding Aboriginal children and 2) generally reviewing the legislation to improve outcomes, modernize, and enhance client experience. Participants provided feedback on a variety of topics like outcome-based service delivery, the needs of Aboriginal children, residential services, and more. The review gathered diverse perspectives to inform updates to policies and practices supporting children and families in Ontario.
This document contains definitions of various terms related to child care, including types of child care programs (such as child care centers, family child care homes, Head Start), funding sources (such as CalWORKs, Alternative Payment Program), and roles (such as child care provider, family child care home). It also defines related concepts like licensed versus license-exempt care, full-time versus part-time care, and median household income. The glossary provides concise explanations of many common terms used in the child care field.
This document provides contact information for Chris Rayment of OPM Global to discuss social care services. It lists OPM's areas of expertise in social care system reforms, governance, regulation, policy development, program evaluation, capacity building, and more. It provides examples of clients OPM has worked with, including national governments, international organizations, and NGOs.
This document summarizes key points from a policy briefing about the Affordable Care Act and Ryan White program. It discusses ACA milestones including Medicaid expansion and health insurance exchanges. It notes that some states like Pennsylvania may not expand Medicaid. The briefing also covers the potential impacts of sequestration cuts and upcoming advocacy events regarding appropriations for HIV/AIDS programs.
1.6 Improving Outcomes for Youth Aging Out of Foster Care
Speaker: Amy Lemley
Nearly 28,000 youth emancipated from foster care in 2010, and it is imperative that they have access to services, affordable housing options, education, and employment to prepare them to live independently. Communities that have extended foster care to older youth under the Fostering Connections Act and that are creatively using resources to increase housing opportunities will discuss their successes and lessons learned.
The document discusses conducting a review of Ontario's Child and Family Services Act to improve outcomes and experiences for children, youth, and families. It seeks public input on how the legislation can better support key outcomes like graduation and resilience. The review also examines the Act's provisions regarding services for Indigenous persons and communities. Overall, the goal is to understand how the legislation can be updated to create a more modern, effective, and outcome-focused child and youth services system.
The document discusses addressing family homelessness in rural communities in Georgia. It provides details on Georgia's Department of Community Affairs which administers homeless programs throughout the state, including the Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-housing Program (HPRP). HPRP funds were distributed to 11 local governments and 7 nonprofit organizations to serve 151 out of 159 counties. The implementation faced challenges due to rural distances but utilized regional partnerships, a statewide website for communication, and HMIS to track outcomes. Lessons learned include the importance of strong sub-grantee selection and regular communication through webinars and reporting.
This document summarizes the key components and status of recent US health reform legislation. It discusses that the bills have been passed by Congress and signed into law. Implementation will be staggered starting in 2014. The legislation expands Medicaid eligibility and subsidies for private insurance. It also establishes health insurance exchanges, regulates private insurance practices, and creates long-term care options. States will face increased costs and challenges integrating systems.
The document provides a service specification for residential respite services for adults with learning disabilities. It outlines the need for the service, principles and standards, service users, access, activities, and outcomes. The service aims to provide short stay residential care on an overnight basis to support positive outcomes for adults with learning disabilities in all aspects of life. It will be person-centered and promote rights, autonomy, independence and choice. Performance will be monitored based on outcomes in areas like exercising choice and control, health and wellbeing, and personal dignity and respect.
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act expands access to healthcare in three key ways:
1) It increases funding for existing programs like Medicaid, CHIP, and adoption assistance and extends their eligibility.
2) It establishes new programs and requirements around issues like pre-existing conditions, lifetime spending caps, and preventative care coverage that take effect in 2010 and 2014.
3) It provides increased funding for initiatives that support vulnerable groups like children, including school-based health clinics, home visiting programs, and continued Medicaid coverage for former foster youth.
The Care Act - Consultation on guidance and regulations: Personalisation and ...Think Local Act Personal
The document discusses regulations and guidance related to personalization and care planning under the Care Act. It provides an overview of key aspects of the Care Act related to personalization, including placing personal budgets into law and clarifying rights to direct payments. It then outlines guidance on personalization and regulations regarding exclusions from personal budgets and direct payments. Finally, it poses consultation questions on these topics.
This document summarizes key provisions of the recently passed US healthcare reform legislation. It outlines major changes occurring between 2010-2014, such as dependent coverage until age 26, elimination of lifetime limits, creation of health insurance exchanges in 2014, and employer penalties for not providing coverage. Administrative impacts are also discussed, such as increased workload from additional required notices and forms. Specific provisions like tax changes, Medicare discounts, and essential health benefits are reviewed.
Overview on the Early Intervention [EI]Multi-Disciplinary Evaluation (MDE) Process as well as key legislation regarding the assessment of EI eligibility of young children.
The presentation discusses initiatives at the Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) across multiple areas:
1) The Integrated Eligibility System aims to stabilize systems, consolidate eligibility call centers, prepare for increased volume under the Affordable Care Act, and develop the new eligibility system.
2) Attacking Fraud, Waste and Abuse includes implementing an able-bodied program for food stamps, recontracting for benefit fraud prosecution, increasing collaboration with GBI, and supporting legislative changes.
3) Developing self-sufficiency and independence involves expanding problem-solving courts, collaborating on re-entry programs, job grants for ex-offenders, and establishing a community outreach council.
Children's Services Council of Broward County, Systemic Model of Preventioncscbroward
Research Analyst Laura Ganci and Program Specialist Melissa Stanley of the Children's Services Council of Broward County, hosted a webinar for the Florida Alcohol and Drug Abuse Association on Implementing a Collaborative Approach to Child Welfare.
The Children's Services Council of Broward County provides leadership, advocacy and resources necessary to enhance children's lives and empower them to become responsible, productive adults. To learn more, visit us online at www.cscbroward.org and on social media at www.facebook.com/cscbroward; www.twitter.com/cscbroward; and www.youtube.com/cscbroward
This document provides information on key terminology and acronyms related to special education. It defines terms like IDEA, Section 618, Part B, Part C, PBIS, disproportionately, and significant disproportionality. It also includes a brief description of each term and references additional resources for more information. The document is intended to help the reader understand special education concepts and regulations.
The document provides an overview of recent federal child welfare policy and legislation. It discusses the Preventing Sex Trafficking and Strengthening Families Act of 2014 which aims to address child sex trafficking, promote permanency, and allow for normalcy for foster youth. It also summarizes proposals from the President's 2016 budget, Senator Wyden regarding prevention services, and Senator Hatch related to reducing congregate care. The document analyzes implementation opportunities and challenges of the new laws and policies.
Early On Michigan is an early intervention system that supports infants and toddlers with developmental delays and/or disabilities and their families. Visit us on the web at: www.1800EarlyOn.org.
Communities for a Better Tomorrow: Working for Children Everyday in Every WayLaila Bell
Communities for a Better Tomorrow is an Action for Children North Carolina lead prevention initiative targeting high-risk children and youth in Halifax, Northampton, Hertford and Bertie counties.
LICCs are local planning and advisory bodies for the local Early On system, established through the 56 ISDs in Michigan. LICCs mirror the mandated MICC in concept and allow for involvement of parents, agencies, organizations, and individuals necessary to develop and maintain a coordinated early intervention service system. The role of an LICC is to advise and assist the intermediate school district in matters related to Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Early Intervention Program for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities: Final Regulations. In Michigan we call this program Early On. LICC activities include: fostering interagency collaboration and information sharing, disseminating public awareness and other materials that help caregivers identify potential developmental delays and disabilities, promoting parent and family involvement in all community activities, and encouraging community efforts supporting inclusion of children with special needs and their families.
The document discusses strategies used at Biotech Academy to support student success. Teachers build close relationships with students and intervene early if they see trouble. They collaborate with parents and do not punish students but instead listen to understand challenges. Students support each other through cooperation instead of competition. The school also partners with biotech companies to expose students to career opportunities and motivate them. These strategies foster student success and could be adopted by other schools.
The Fiscal Research Division conducted a review of the NC Child Welfare Education Collaborative. It found that the program is meeting its objectives of providing social workers, but has not reduced turnover rates. The program receives funding from multiple sources and has demonstrated an ability to restructure with less funding. The review recommends reprioritizing the goals to better address workforce issues, linking the program to broader stabilization efforts, and restructuring training to accommodate county needs.
The proposed Integrated Child Protection Scheme (ICPS) aims to combine existing child protection schemes under one umbrella scheme with the objectives of creating a safety net for vulnerable children, promoting preventive measures to keep families together, and establishing rehabilitation services. The key components include setting up structures for juvenile justice and for children in need of protection, as well as a proposed revised adoption scheme to streamline the process. States are asked to provide information on their current child protection systems and adoption processes to help develop the integrated scheme.
The Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) requires states to assess early intervention services and family outcomes. South Carolina uses the BabyNet system and will collect family outcome data annually through surveys to evaluate if early intervention helped families know their rights, communicate their children's needs, and help their children develop and learn. The document provides details on South Carolina's family outcomes reporting process and resources for families and providers.
The document provides a resource guide for family services in Onslow County, North Carolina. It includes contact information for over 20 organizations that provide services such as child advocacy, child support, housing assistance, education/training programs, health services, youth programs, transportation assistance and more. The guide lists each organization's contact details, eligibility requirements, and a brief summary of services provided. It is intended to help connect families with local community resources and support.
As part of a series on implementing evidence-based practices in child welfare from the Annie E. Casey Foundation and the William T. Grant Foundation, this webinar outlines ways to approach three important considerations in financing prevention services under the Family First Prevention Services Act.
The 60-minute webinar, "Planning for Family First Prevention Services: Three Key Fiscal Elements to Consider," previews a tool being piloted with several states that helps child welfare leaders analyze the fiscal implications of services for children and families.
Watch the webinar at https://youtu.be/L--jQzLWTHY.
Engaging families in voluntary services to prevent further intervention from the formal system.
Christine Secrist, PhD, LMFT
Lori Mozena, MS, LMFT
Julie Allison, MPA
Iowa Department of Human Services, Bureau Chief
The document describes the Lawton Chiles Foundation's Whole Child Connection initiative, which aims to provide comprehensive support services for families and children. It does this through an online system where families complete a profile of their needs, then get connected to relevant service providers. The initiative has helped over 4,000 families in Martin County access over 12,000 services. It also identifies gaps where more providers are needed to meet family needs.
The document describes the Lawton Chiles Foundation's Whole Child Connection initiative, which aims to provide comprehensive support for families and children. It does this through an online system that allows parents to create a profile outlining their family's needs. The system then connects families to various social services and providers in their community to address issues like healthcare, childcare, education, and more. The initiative has helped thousands of families in Martin County access over 12,000 resources to meet their needs.
NC Department of Health and Human Services, Prevent Child Abuse NC, NC Child, and The Duke Endowment partnered to host a kickoff informational session for the Family First Prevention Services Act ( FFPSA). This was an opportunity for child welfare stakeholders to learn, ask questions and engage in the planning process of this important legislation.
We encourage you to go through the slides from the meeting and watch the recorded live stream of the event: https://mckimmon.online.ncsu.edu/online/Play/cba18d3338844fcbac8e31170dee1c611d
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Business Issue
Recent events have underscored the need to critically, thoroughly and immediately examine the structure and mechanisms employed by the Counties and the State to protect and to provide critical services to children in need and increase accountability for child welfare agencies. There is not a consistent standardized approach for coordinating services and sharing information among State and local agencies.
Child protective services program is currently supported by three legacy systems, namely Central Registry, Services Information System and Child Placement and Payment System rather than a statewide integrated Case Management System. The three legacy systems have several limitations and do not meet the needs of the State or the Counties. This has led to gaps in information and driven many Counties to operate their own independent case management systems with little or no information sharing.
Limitations include:
· The State Central System lack near real-time information regarding child assessments. The lack of access to current information severely inhibits both entry and retrieval of information relevant to conducting family assessments. Current policy requires assessment information to be entered into the Central Registry once the assessment is completed. As a result valuable case information is not available in the state systems for 30 to 45 days after the initial involvement with the family.
· The State Central System tracks and retains minimal information of a child as a result, key attributes are not available. Examples of missing information include; a child’s caretaker’s personal identifiable information, child’s address details, etc.
· County case worker’s access to child and family information is limited to their individual’s county information.
· County case worker’s lack of mobile connectivity access to timely information is limited.
· The State Central System is based on individual child data. The ability to identify or link information on family members or members of the same household is non-existent or at best, limited only to certain cases and difficult to do. As a result, social workers do not have access to identify caretakers or inappropriate individuals living in the home using the state systems.
· There is no unique statewide identifier for a child to track their movement across counties. Consequently investigators and caseworkers are not able to consider the history of a child in a timely fashion while providing current services. Lack of near real-time information about a child puts them at risk for abuse and neglect and increases the chance of child fatalities. Each county assigns a child an id.
· While many counties operate automated case management systems, others use paper records and then record information from those records into the systems. This practice is antiquated, inefficient, and can result in incorrect keying as well as increasing the latency period between providing services ...
Similar to BabyNet, South Carolina’s Early Intervention System (20)
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1) There is no known safe amount of alcohol during pregnancy, as even low to moderate drinking can cause FASD. The effects of prenatal alcohol exposure cannot be predicted and depend on multiple genetic and environmental factors.
2) Contrary to common beliefs, those most at risk for having children with FASD are not young single women or alcoholics, but rather white, educated women over 30 from middle to upper classes.
3) While some facial features can indicate prenatal alcohol exposure, this is not always the case, and facial effects decrease with age. FASD is mostly invisible.
4)
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- Those with ACEs were more likely to face barriers to healthcare access as adults such as
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2. Overview
BabyNet, mandated under IDEA Part C, serves infants and
toddlers birth to three years old with developmental delays
and/or special needs.
BabyNet is a system that is comprised of collaborative,
family-centered, interagency, interdisciplinary, community-
based teams.
Anyone who suspects that a child may be developmentally
delayed can refer to BabyNet.
Based on the concerns of the family and professionals,
children receive services to assist in meeting IFSP goals.
Prior to ending BabyNet Part C services, plans are created
to help the child and family smoothly transition out of the
BabyNet system.
3. Hierarchy of Requirements
• Federal Statutes (IDEA)
•Federal Regulations (CFR
303)
• State Statute
• Governor’s Executive Orders
• BabyNet Policies and
Procedures
• Agency Policies and Procedures
5. Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
Part A: General Provisions
Part B: Assistance for Education of All
Children with Disabilities
Part C: Infants and Toddlers with
Disabilities
Part D: National Activities to Improve
Education of Children with Disabilities
6. History
With the passage of the amendments to IDEA in
1986, each state was required to:
Assess the state’s current services for children ages birth
through two with disabilities and developmental delays,
Identify any gap/s in state services if the state elected to
offer Part C services, and
Identify an agency to serve as the Lead Agency for
IDEA/Part C.
7. History
In 1991, State Act 41 and Executive Order of the
Governor established BabyNet as South Carolina’s
Part C Program, and the Department of Health and
Environmental Control as the Lead Agency.
In 2010, Executive Order of the Governor transferred
Lead Agency responsibilities to South Carolina First
Steps to School Readiness..
As the Lead Agency, First Steps/BabyNet provides
oversight to all collaborating agencies and contracted
providers regarding the quality of the service system
and their compliance with federal and state statutes
and regulations.
8. State Structure
B AB Y N E T: S O U T H C AR O L I N A’ S
PAR T C P R O G R AM
• BabyNet State Office
• Advisory Boards
• Collaborating Agencies
• Qualifications and Training
• CSPD, Training/TA, Outcomes
9. State Structure
BabyNet State Office
Part C Coordinator
Due Process Coordinator
General Supervision Team
Contracts Manager (Provider Relations)
Medicaid Billing Manager
10. State Structure
BabyNet State Office is supported by the following
Advisory Boards:
Board of Trustees, S.C. First Steps
South Carolina Interagency Coordinating Council
(SCICC)
Membership includes parents, legislators, representatives
from each Collaborating Agency, and providers
11. State Structure
Collaborating Agencies that indirectly support
BabyNet are:
The Department of Education
IDEA/Part B: Transition
Head Start and Migrant Head Start Programs
IDEA/Part B: Transition
The Departments of Health and Human Services, Insurance
State Medicaid Finance Agency: provides support to state system
of payment for Part C Services
12. State Structure
Collaborating Agencies that directly support BabyNet are:
The Department of Disabilities and Special Needs (DDSN)
BabyNet Service Coordination
IFSP Service: Special Instruction
The Department of Social Services (DSS)
Child Find
The South Carolina School for the Deaf and the Blind
(SCSDB)
BabyNet Service Coordination
IFSP Services: Audiology, Special Instruction, Vision Services
13. State Structure
Each Collaborating Agency participates in an advisory
capacity on the SC Interagency Coordinating Council,
in a provider capacity at the local level, or both.
Direct Collaborating Agencies receive Part C funding
through state appropriations and/or contract with
DHEC/BabyNet. Note: federal regulations do not
distinguish the source of funding from federal and
state accountability for Part C services.
Collaborating Agencies have individual contracts with
the Department of Health and Human Services
regarding Part C Services that can be billed through
Medicaid.
14. State Structure
Qualifications and Training of Early Intervention
System Personnel
IDEA requires that each state’s Part C system
have a “comprehensive system of personnel
development” (CSPD) to assure that all personnel
providing services have shared and
demonstrable knowledge and skills needed to
deliver quality services compliant with Part C of
IDEA.
15. State Structure
Qualifications and Training of Early Intervention
System Personnel
The South Carolina Part C Credential for BabyNet
System Personnel represents the response of the
SCICC to this federal requirement.
The Credential is required for all BabyNet System
Personnel regardless of BabyNet role, Part C
service provided, licensure/certification, or whether
employed by or under contract with BabyNet or a
partnering agency.
16. State Structure
BNSO contracts with the Team for Early Childhood
Solutions (TECS) at the Center for Disability
Resources within the Department of Pediatrics at
the University of South Carolina School of
Medicine to:
Support the Comprehensive System of Personnel
Development,
Provide training and technical assistance, and
Evaluate child outcomes, family outcomes, and family
satisfaction with services.
17. Local Structure
• System Points of Entry (SPOE)
• BabyNet Regions
• BabyNet Coordination Teams
• Service Providers
18. Local Early Intervention
System Structure
Part C Services in South Carolina are organized
around geographic service areas.
Within each area System Points of Entry (SPOE)
staff to conduct orientation, intake, and eligibility
evaluations.
19. Local Early Intervention
System Structure
Service Providers
All Part C Services must be provided by persons or
groups under contract with First Steps-BabyNet.
Special Instruction through DDSN and SCSDB is funded
by the South Carolina State Legislature and through
contracts between these agencies and BabyNet. It is the
only service currently exempt from the contract
requirement.
20. Service Delivery
•P u b l i c A w a r e n e s s / C h i l d F i n d
•E l i g i b i l i t y
•R e f e r r a l s
•I n t a k e / O r i e n t a t i o n
•I n d i v i d u a l i z e d F a m i l y S e r v i c e P l a n
•S e r v i c e G u i d e l i n e s
•R e q u i r e d S e r v i c e s
•S e r v i c e S e t t i n g s
•T r a n s i t i o n
21. Public Awareness
• Activities related to disseminating general information
regarding the BabyNet system. Public awareness activities
include: exhibiting at conferences, delivery of brochures,
speaking engagements and Public Service Announcements
(PSA).
• Take place in non-traditional settings such as the free
medical clinic, shelters, and the Salvation Army.
22. Child Find
• Child find activities include screening activities and
identification programs that are conducted in the
community, including non-traditional settings, to identify
infants and toddlers who may be potentially eligible for
BabyNet.
• In addition, child find coordination should include at least
the following agencies or programs:
Head Start, First Steps, Early Care Educators,
Community programs to include any local parenting
programs and early care educators, Migrant Head Start
(if available), Programs for homeless children and
families, County Health Department services
23. Orientation and Intake
The Purposes of the Orientation and Intake Process
is to:
provide basic information about IDEA Part C and
the BabyNet system;
Obtain family consent for screening, evaluation,
and assessment
begin collection of information needed to
determine eligibility and initiate services;
begin to prepare and plan for the Individualized
Family Service Plan;
discuss the process of transition as appropriate.
24. Eligibility
The Intake Coordinator must make a determination
of eligibility based on all sources of information, not
just evaluation results.
Established Risk
The child has a documented condition or diagnosis that is
serviced by the state
Developmental Delay
Results of the an eligibility evaluation documents
significant delays in one or more areas of development
based on current state eligibility requirements.
25. Individualized Family Service Plan
The Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) is
both a process and a legal document intended to
assist families and professionals in a community in
their combined efforts to meet the developmental
needs of a young child with special needs from
birth to age three.
Outcomes are established
Family-Centered
Allows for change
A written plan to help determine who will do
what to help the child reach their goals
26. General Service Provision Guidelines
Family-Centered Services
Services are based on the needs of the child and the family
Families and service providers work as a team to meet the
child’s needs.
Procedural Safeguards
Intended to protect the interests of families and children with
special needs, as well as the special education and the early
intervention systems.
Procedural safeguards are the checks and balances of the
system, not a piece separate from the system.
Early intervention and special education personnel are legally
obligated to explain procedural safeguards to families and to
support an active adherence to and understanding of these
safeguards for all involved.
27. Required Services
1. Assistive technology 10. Psychological services
2. Audiology 11. Service coordination
3. Family training, counseling, 12. Social work services
home visits and other 13. Special Instruction
supports
14. Speech-language
4. Health services pathology
5. Interpreter services 15. Transportation & related
6. Medical services (diagnostic costs
and evaluation services only) 16. Vision services (including
6. Nursing services orientation and mobility
7. Nutrition services services).
8. Occupational Therapy (OT) Additional Services include
those for children with autism
9. Physical therapy (PT) spectrum disorders
28. Service Settings
IDEA Part C requires that covered services be provided in the
child’s natural environment unless there is a specific reason why
services in other locations would better meet the child’s needs.
The natural environment is the family’s home and community
routines, activities and places (excluding medical facilities) in
which children without disabilities participate.
Service provision in the natural environment is a priority in
order to assure that developmental services are incorporated
into a child’s everyday life in ways that will naturally emphasize
the acquisition of functional skills.
29. Transition
Transition Plans should:
ensure continuity of services.
minimize disruption of the family system.
promote child functioning in the natural
environment or least restrictive environment.
clarify services coordination before and after.
involve planning, preparation, implementation, and
evaluation within and between programs and the
family.
30. Summary
BabyNet, mandated under IDEA Part C, serves infants and
toddlers birth to three years old with developmental delays
and/or special needs.
BabyNet is a system that is comprised of collaborative,
family-centered, interagency, interdisciplinary, community-
based teams.
Anyone who suspects that a child may be developmentally
delayed can refer to BabyNet.
Based on the concerns of the family and professionals,
children receive services to assist in meeting IFSP goals.
Prior to ending BabyNet Part C services, plans are created
to help the child and family smoothly transition out of the
BabyNet system.
31. References
Growing Up Naturally (2002). North Carolina Early Intervention Services.
2002. North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. 20
Apr. 2009 <http://www.ncei.org/ei/pdf/GrowingUpNaturally.pdf>.
IFSP Web - Individual Family Service Program. 20 Apr. 2009. Early
Development Network. 20 Apr. 2009 <http://www.ifspweb.org>.
NECTAC: National Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center. 14 May
2008. Franklin Porter Graham Child Development Institute. 20 Apr.
2009 <http://www.nectac.org/>.
"IDEA—the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act." National
Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities. 20 Apr. 2009
<http://www.nichcy.org/Laws/IDEA/Pages/Default.aspx>.
32. Resources and Helpful Links
Building the Legacy: IDEA 2004.
http://idea.ed.gov/explore/view/p/,root,statute,I,C,
National Dissemination Center for Children with
Disabilities. www.nichcy.org
NECTAC is the national early childhood technical
assistance center supported by the U.S. Department of
Education's Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP).
www.nectac.org
Team for Early Childhood Solutions.
http://uscm.med.sc.edu/tecs/index.htm
Editor's Notes
Requirements for delivery of early intervention exist within a hierarchy of legal authority. The federal statutes are at the highest level of authority. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is the federal statute that contains provisions for a program of discretionary grants to states to fund early intervention services for infants and toddlers with disabilities. Those provisions are set forth in Part C of the IDEA. Federal regulations provide details necessary for implementation of federal law. If regulations are within the boundaries set by law, they have a level of authority equal to the law. Federal regulations for Part C of IDEA can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 303. Subordinate in authority to federal statutes and regulations are the state statutes. Requirements of state law must accord with regulations at higher levels. In South Carolina, State Act 41 is the state statute that governs early intervention. The BabyNet Interagency Memorandum of Agreement serves as regulations for the state statute. BabyNet policies and procedures must comply with all higher level requirements. The policies and procedures of all South Carolina agencies that are involved in the delivery of Part C early intervention services must conform to requirements of BabyNet policies and procedures. The federal Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) monitors the states each year through an Annual Performance Report (APR) to ensure that early intervention activities are appropriately regulated. Determination of the extent to which the state is in compliance and performance targets are met are made each year as follows: meets requirements, needs assistance, needs intervention, or needs substantial intervention (IDEA 2004 § 619). States which are determined to be in any category other than ‘meets requirements’ can be required to complete additional activities, and document correction of non-compliance within one year each instance is identified. States are also required to make the same determinations of local early intervention systems within the state (in South Carolina, this would be the eight early intervention regions).
IDEA was originally enacted by Congress in 1975 to ensure that children with disabilities have the opportunity to receive a free appropriate public education, just like other children. The law has been revised many times over the years. The most recent amendments were passed by Congress in December 2004, with final Part C regulations still pending. So, in one sense, the law is very new, even as it has a long, detailed, and powerful history. IDEA is divided into four parts, as follows:Part A - General Provisions Part B - Assistance for Education of All Children with Disabilities Part C - Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities Part D - National Activities to Improve Education of Children with Disabilitieshttp://www.nichcy.org/Laws/IDEA/Pages/Default.aspx
The federal statute that initially provided funding for free, appropriate, public education of children with disabilities was The Education of All Handicapped Children Act of 1975 (P.L. 94-142). When Congress amended that law in 1986, it included a discretionary grant program to provide additional funding for states to establish early intervention services for infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families. To be eligible for federal funding, states had to conduct a needs assessment to identify what was missing from the current service system, and what would be needed to provide a state-wide comprehensive system of early intervention. States were also required to designate a single public agency which could administer and be accountable for the early intervention system,referred to as the Lead Agency.
During the administration of South Carolina Governor Carroll Ashmore Campbell, Jr., the Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) was designated as Lead Agency for Part C. In its capacity as Lead Agency, DHEC/BabyNet is authorized to oversee relevant activities of agencies involved in the delivery of Part C services, and is charged with ensuring the quality and legal compliance of agency policies and practices.
BabyNet Central Office is structured to support the required components of a statewide early intervention system, as well as day-to-day implementation of the System Point of Entry Services provided by local DHEC staff.
Five collaborating state agencies directly support BabyNet: DDSN, CRS, DMH, DSS, and SCSDB. Each supports BabyNet in unique ways.
Part C Service Coordination in South Carolina is only available through one of three agencies: SCFS, DHEC, or SCSDB. As individual needs indicate, some families receive concurrent service coordination.
On the following slides are a map of the early intervention regions, and listing of the counties within each region.
Public awareness is the ongoing effort that keeps the general public, families and all primary referral sources informed about early intervention services. Information includes the scope and purpose of the system, how to make a referral, how to gain access to a comprehensive, multidisciplinary evaluation and other early intervention services and information about the central directory. To be effective, the public awareness program should provide continuous, ongoing activities throughout the state, involve the major organizations that have a direct interest in young children including public and private agencies at the state, regional and local levels, parent groups, advocates and other organizations, be broad enough to reach the general public including persons with disabilities and include a variety of methods for disseminating information. Examples of methods to inform the general public can include posters, pamphlets, displays, toll free-numbers, Web sites, TV, radio newspaper releases, advertisements etc. http://www.nectac.org/topics/earlyid/pubaware.asp
Part C requires each state to have a "comprehensive child find system" with the purpose of finding children birth to age three as early as possible. The system must be consistent with Part B but also meets the additional requirements of (34CFR§§ 303.321). For Part C, the lead agency with the assistance of the state interagency coordinating council ensures that the system is coordinated with all other major efforts to locate and identify young children by other state health, education, social service and tribal agencies. This comprehensive system addresses the definition of eligibility for the state, the public awareness program, central directory, screening and referral, timelines for agencies to act on referrals, evaluation and assessment. It targets primary referral sources including hospitals, physicians, parents, daycare providers, local education agencies, public health facilities, other social service providers and other medical providers. http://www.nectac.org/topics/earlyid/idoverview.asphttp://www.scdhec.net/health/mch/cshcn/programs/babynet/docs/MainTextRev1-Effective%2007-01-08(posted30jun08%20).pdf
The Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) is both a process and a document intended to assist families and professionals in a community in their combined efforts to meet the developmental needs of a young child from birth to age three with special needs.The IFSP assures families: -a predictable process for discussing and documenting the child's and family's changing needs "family-centered services" in which both the child's needs and needs of the larger family will be considered -It has a focus on outcomes deemed most important to the family -It is a "living" document that changes and grows as the needs of the child and family change -It is a written plan of who will do what, when and where for a 6-12 month period of time -It assuresboth family and professional input to the development and implementation of plans -It assures access to available educational, medical, and social services in a community to help the family and their child -It also assures the expertise of professionals from many disciplines including: physical, occupational and speech therapy, social work, nursing, nutrition, audiology, psychology, child development and education -It providescoordination of those special services across agencies and professionals in a manner attractive and useful to the individual family. The IFSP allows professionals from different agencies and different professions to:-engage family members as colleagues in a team effort to help the child develop-have access to family expertise and knowledge about the child's preferences and needs-share their expertise with the family and with each other-reduce redundancy of information and service and prioritize efforts-discuss shared interests for the child and family-understand the context of the family in which the child is living and growinghttp://www.ifspweb.org/benefits.html
Family-Centered Principles are a set of interconnected beliefs and attitudes that shape directions of program philosophy and behavior of personnel as they organize and deliver services to children and families. Core to family-centered services is sensitivity and respect for the culture and values of individual family members and each family's ecology, as members define the people, activities and beliefs important to them. The purpose of early intervention is to achieve family outcomes as well as child outcomes. To that end, the federal regulations include the following description of the general roles of service providers (34 CFR 303.12):(c) General roles of service providers. To the extent appropriate, service providers in each area of early intervention services included in paragraph (d) of this section are responsible for—(1) Consulting with parents, other service providers, and representatives of appropriate community agencies to ensure the effective provision of services in that area;(2) Training parents and others regarding the provision of those services; and(3) Participating in the multidisciplinary team’s assessment of a child and the child’s family, and in the development of integrated goals and outcomes for the individualized family service plan (teaming).http://www.nectac.org/topics/families/families.aspThe procedural safeguards required by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) are intended to protect the interests of families and children with special needs, as well as the special education and the early intervention system,and begin at the time of referral to BabyNet.Procedural safeguards are the checks and balances of the system, not a piece separate from the system. All BabyNet System Personnel are legally obligated to understand, honor, and be able to explain procedural safeguards to families and to support an active adherence to and understanding of these safeguards for all involved. http://www.nectac.org/topics/procsafe/procsafe.aspExamples of procedural safeguards in EI are written prior notice, parental consent, confidentiality, and surrogate parents. http://www.scdhec.net/health/mch/cshcn/programs/babynet/docs/App%206%20Procedural%20Safeguards%20(08-06).pdf
While these are the services required to be available within all regions of a statewide early intervention system under Part C of IDEA, Service Coordination is the only service received by every family with an eligible child. Any other of the Part C services the state must offer will be provided to families and eligible children only when there is documentation that the service is needed by the family to attain an IFSP goal, or needed by the family to assist the child in reaching an IFSP goal (identified by the IFSP team in order to help the child grow and develop in a manner similar to same-aged peers.)34 CFR § 303.12 Early intervention services. General. Early intervention services means developmental services that– Are provided under public supervision; Are selected in collaboration with the parents; Are provided at no cost, except, subject to Sec. Sec. 303.520 and 303.521, where Federal or State law provides for a system of payments by families, including a schedule of sliding fees; Are designed to meet the developmental needs of an infant or toddler with a disability and as requested by the family, the needs of the family to assist appropriately in the infant's or toddler's development, as identified by the individualized family service plan team, in any one or more of the following areas, including-- (i) Physical development; (ii) Cognitive development; (iii) Communication development; (iv) Social or emotional development; or (v) Adaptive development
In the field of early intervention, the term natural environment first appeared in the Federal Register in 1989 in regulations for the Education of the Handicapped Act Amendments of 1986 (Public Law 99-457). The term appeared in the law for the first time in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Amendments of 1991 (Public Law 102-119) and later in the 1997 amendments of IDEA (Public Law 105-17).The following are relevant sections of the legislation related to natural environments from the IDEA Part C regulations at 3 CFR Part 303:• “To the maximum extent appropriate to the needs of the child, early intervention services must be provided in natural environments, including the home and community settings in which children without disabilities participate. ” 34 CFR 303.12(b)• Each state participating in IDEA, Part C must establish and implement policies and procedures to ensure that1) “To the maximum extent appropriate, early intervention services are provided in natural environments; and2) The provision of early intervention services for any infant or toddler occurs in a setting other than a natural environment only if early intervention cannot be achieved satisfactorily for the infant or toddler in a natural environment.” 34 CFR 303.167 (c)• “Natural environments means settings that are natural or normal for the child’s age peers who have no disabilities.” 34 CFR 303.18• Each Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) must include a statement of “the natural environments, as described in 303.12(b), and 303.18 in which early intervention services will be provided, and a justification of the extent, if any, to which the services will not be provided in a natural environment.” 34 CFR 303.344 (d)(ii)http://www.ncei.org/ei/pdf/GrowingUpNaturally.pdf
Continuity of services is essential to a successful transition. Common transitions include: hospital to home, individual to group services, weekly to daily or daily to less frequent services, home-based to center-based (preschool) ,biological home to foster care and back ,moving to a new community (within- or out-of-state),transitioning from an IFSP (Part C) to an IEP (Part B) a. BabyNet Service Coordinators include specific transition plans on each IFSP that describe (i) Steps (activities) to be completed and person(s) responsible; (ii) Services required or desired to implement the plan; and (iii) Plans to identify and obtain needed services. b. Formal notification to appropriate local education agency (LEA/school district) if child is potentially eligible for IDEA Part B services. c. Community program or Head Start when family’s transition plans include use of these resources. d. Arranging and participating in conference with family and LEA or Head Start to facilitate transition from Part C to Part B service systems http://www.scdhec.net/health/mch/cshcn/programs/babynet/docs/MainTextRev1-Effective%2007-01-08(posted30jun08%20).pdfTransition Plans should: Ensure continuity of services. Minimize disruption of the family system. Promote child functioning in the natural environment or least restrictive environment. Clarify services coordination before and after. Involve planning, preparation, implementation, and evaluation within and between programs and the family. http://www.ifspweb.org/transition_planning.html