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Colorado Early Childhood Mental Health State Plan

Colorado Early Childhood Mental Health State Plan . Claudia Zundel, MSW, Division of Behavioral Health/Child Care Sarah Hoover, M.Ed, JFK Partners/University of Colorado School of Medicine. Strategic Plan Background.

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Colorado Early Childhood Mental Health State Plan

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  1. Colorado Early Childhood Mental Health State Plan Claudia Zundel, MSW, Division of Behavioral Health/Child Care Sarah Hoover, M.Ed, JFK Partners/University of Colorado School of Medicine

  2. Strategic Plan Background • Facilitated by Blue Ribbon Policy Council staffed by Harambe, Kid Connects, Project BLOOM and Division of Behavioral Health • Five focus groups around the state

  3. Connection of BRPC Strategic Plan to Other Strategic Planning in Colorado

  4. Collaborative Projects-Connection to Colorado’s Early Childhood System Early Childhood Colorado Framework Colorado’s Strategic Plan for Early Childhood Mental Health (Blue Ribbon Policy Council) Navigation project for Social-Emotional and Mental Health Resources/Programs

  5. Colorado’s Vision For Early Childhood Mental Health • Colorado’s Young Children Will Reach Their Full Social and Emotional Potential

  6. Goals 1: Public Engagement. Goal: The people of Colorado havea common understanding of early childhood mental health and embrace and support the healthy social and emotional development of young children #2: Professional and Workforce Development. Goal: All personnel in disciplines working with young children and their families use effective promotion, prevention, and intervention strategies for mental health #3: Funding and Finance. Goal: Financial and human investments and policies regarding children’s mental health follow a framework for promotion, prevention, and intervention; are embedded within Colorado’s early childhood system; and demonstrate accountability #4: Program Availability. Goal: Colorado families and caregivers are able to easily obtain appropriate and affordable mental health resources and supports for their children and themselves at the promotion, prevention and intervention levels. #5: System of Care. Goal: A comprehensive and effective system of care exists that supports early childhood mental health

  7. Intervention Prevention Promotion Early Childhood Mental Health Services and Supports for Children and Their Families Care Coordination Therapeutic Services & Supports Mental Health Consultation Parent Education and Support Natural Supports in the Community Mental Health Screening and Assessment System of Care Values and Principles

  8. Plan Components • Background and History • Data about Colorado’s young children • Goals/Outcomes/Strategies • Short Term Recommendations • Additional Information

  9. Impact • Brought together hundreds of stakeholders • Will provide a blueprint for future activities • Some recommendations have already been accomplished

  10. Today’s Agenda • Keynotes • Table Discussion by Goal Area • Wrap-Up

  11. Next Steps • Reconvene overall Blue Ribbon Policy Council (nomination forms on table) • Stay informed through Colorado Association of Infant Mental Health http://www.coaimh.org/

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