Ensuring that families are referred to and engaged in substance use disorder SUD treatment and other services and supports is a key component of any successful Regional Partnership Grant RPG project a ID: 885717
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1 Sustainability Planning for Regional Par
Sustainability Planning for Regional Partnerships Ensuring that families are referred to and engaged in substance use disorder (SUD) treatment and other services and supports is a key component of any successful Regional Partnership Grant (RPG) project and is integral to planning and implemenng new programs and innovaons. In the early stages of planning, partners must clearly define the populaon of focus to be served, by carefully considering needs of the community and the collaborave partners. Clear eligibility criteria and referral processes need to be established. These preliminary tasks have a direct effect on the number of referrals generated and retenon of families in services. Long-term engagement is vital for retaining families and enabling them to successfully complete program services. Below are key referral and engagement strategies learned from over 100 RPG projects. Collaborave planning and program design begin with strong and effecve partnerships and leadership. Idenfying and coordinang with key partners early in the planning and project development stages make it easier to develop a shared vision of desired outcomes and a clear process for ongoing collecve decision-making. Having a designated lead who is responsible for clear communicaon with partners strengthens collaborave efforts, and results in being beer able to work through barriers. Partnerships are important in ensuring a complete and inclusive referral process and developing a clear definion of the populaon of focus. Partners are o�en referral sources that can become ambassadors for the project and build project recognion in the community, which can also support sustainability efforts. Engaging the broad
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er community is also key. Conducng a community needs assessment can further clarify the systems of care, idenfy service gaps, and assist in understanding the strengths and needs of the families to be served. This process also helps to avoid compeng for referrals and duplicaon of services for families. Evaluaon partners are essenal at all stages of program planning, implementaon, and operaons. connuous quality improvementincludes regular feedback, evaluaon updates, data dashboards, and fidelity reviews will help ensure the success of the program, shi� pracce and keep key partners involved.Director LevelSteering CommieeManagement LevelRemove barriers to ensure program success and achieve projects goals Develop strong collaborave partnershipsDetermine effecve recruitment methods for Provide clear referral process informaon to partnering agencies and primary referral sourcesClearly idenfy focus Idenfy eligible parcipantsEstablish eligibility and exclusionary criteriaUse screening process to idenfy SUD and other issues that require further assessment Use formal assessment process to idenfy the needs of children, parents, and familiesConduct ongoing assessments of children, parents, and familiesMigate barriers to recovery and reunificaon Some jurisdicons have co-located substance abuse counselors at child welfare offices to help in specific situaons, provide consultaon, and conduct comprehensive SUD treatment assessments. OF FAMILIES IN SERVICES KEY STRATEGY #2: RECRUITMENT, IDENTIFICATION, AND SCREENING AND ASSESSMENT KEY STRATEGY #1: COLLABORATIVE PLANNING AND PROGRAM DESIGN