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Interagency collaboration recognizes that it takes several partners to bring together the resources to assist children and families to be successful. The Collaborations based on the community’s ownership and commitment to support children and families. Click here to learn more about Interagency collaboration.
Individualized Strengths-based care builds on the strengths and capabilities of families and communities. Each family is unique and brings strengths, as well as concerns; potential, as well as challenges. This holistic approach takes into account the whole person and allows each family to capitalize on their strengths. Click here to learn more about Individualized Strengths-based care.
Cultural competence conveys respect, preserves dignity, creates communication, and enhances self-determination. A culturally competent system increases the likelihood of success. A Culturally competent system consists of Planning teams and stakeholder groups that are representative of their cultural constituents, as well as, Policies and procedures that are sensitive to varying cultural practices and beliefs. "Cultural competence" is an important goal in systems of care. It means that each providerorganization must show respect for and respond to individual differences and special needs. Services must be provided in the appropriate cultural context and without discrimination related to race, national origin, income level, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, or physical disability, to name a few.
Culturally competent caregivers are aware of the impact of their own culture on their relationships with consumers and know about and respect cultural and ethnic differences. They adapt their skills to meet each family's values and customs. For more information on cultural competence, call 1-800-789-2647. Click here to learn more about cultural competence.
Family & Youth Involvement occurs at all levels: planning, policy developments, social marketing, care coordination, evaluation and advocacy. Systems actively support and engage families, recognizing and drawing on their knowledge and skills. Moreover, family involvement increases the likelihood of successful outcomes. The importance of this principle cannot be overstated. If there were one principle that is more important than the others, this would be it. Click here to learn more about Family & Youth Involvement.
Community-based services maintains families in a familiar, less threatening context. The critical bonds between the family, friends, school, and natural supports are retained. Communities retain control and ownership of the system, reflecting community strengths, needs, values, and day-to-day realities. Click here to learn more about Community-based services.
Accountability means that partners commit to results in their service, process, and financial outcomes. Responsibility for meeting or not meeting outcomes is shared between service providers for positive outcomes, regardless of where the child and family enter the system.Therefore, children and adolescents at risk for out of home placement and their families need many kinds of services from a variety of sources, such as schools, community mental health centers, and social service organizations. Click here to learn more about Accountability.