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Community Action for a Safer Tomorrow (CAST)

Community Action for a Safer Tomorrow (CAST). Initial Grantee Meeting Ashland United Methodist Church Columbia, SC August 9, 2010. CAST Structure. SAMSHA/Center for Substance Abuse Prevention. DAODAS. 301 System. What is CAST?.

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Community Action for a Safer Tomorrow (CAST)

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  1. Community Action for a Safer Tomorrow (CAST) Initial Grantee Meeting Ashland United Methodist Church Columbia, SC August 9, 2010

  2. CAST Structure SAMSHA/Center for Substance Abuse Prevention DAODAS 301 System

  3. What is CAST? • SC’s chosen name for it’s Strategic Prevention Framework State Incentive Grant (SPF SIG) • Five year project • Worth over $10 million to the state • SC is a cohort IV state • SC is an early leader in cohort IV!

  4. What is the SPF SIG? • one of SAMHSA's infrastructure grant programs • help grantees build a solid foundation • cooperative agreement = significant government involvement

  5. Purpose of the SPF SIG • prevent the onset and reduce the progression of substance abuse, including childhood and underage drinking • reduce substance abuse-related problems in communities • build prevention capacity and infrastructure at the State/Tribal and community levels

  6. Purpose of the SPF SIG • expand an existing or build a new Substance Abuse Prevention infrastructure that can be sustained • Prevention • SAMHSA will not support Substance Abuse Treatment or Mental Health services with these funds

  7. SPF SIG Cohorts I - IV • Cohort I – 21 grantees • Cohort II – 5 grantees • Cohort III – 16 grantees (5 tribes) • Cohort IV – 25 grantees (7 tribes) • Total States/Territories = 55 grantees • Total Tribes = 12 grantees

  8. Core Principles of the SPF SIG • Use of the SPF • Data-driven outcomes-based prevention • Community level efforts funded by the SPF SIG must include all five steps of the SPF • At least 85% of the total grant award must go toward local level efforts • Grantees are required to implement evidence-based programs, practices and policies

  9. Core Principles of the SPF SIG (Cont’d) • In SC, the County is the local unit of interest and analysis • The SPF SIG is built on a community-based approach to prevention and a series of implementation principles that can be operationalized at the State and Local Levels • Public Health Approach

  10. Public Health Model AGENT ENVIRONMENT HOST

  11. Strategic Prevention Framework Work happening in steps simultaneously 5 step process Cultural competence and sustainability integral SPF model is a system of change

  12. Roles • CSAP • CAST State staff • Regional Capacity Coaches (RCCs) • County CAST Coordinator • Designated CAST Coalition

  13. Roles of CSAP • Provide federal oversight of SPF SIGs • Work with states to ensure compliance with the collaborative agreement • Offer technical assistance and training • Center for Applied Prevention Technology (CAPT) is national TA and training provider for states

  14. Roles of CAST State Staff • Provide statewide oversight and evaluation of CAST • Maintain timely communication with CSAP Project Officers • Inform SC Governor’s Council on Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment on progress in the implementation of CAST

  15. Roles of CAST State Staff • Work with Regional Capacity Coaches (RCCs) • Ensure they have TA, training, and support • Coordinate training opportunities • Create guidance documents and templates for counties • Attend national trainings and meetings

  16. Roles of CAST State Staff • Maintain reporting systems and track progress on deliverables • Make the process as easy as possible • Monitor for success

  17. Roles of RCCs • Support county CAST coordinators so that they are able to provide sufficient guidance to the local coalition • Maintain regular contact with counties to ensure they are making adequate progress • Maintain regular contact with CAST state staff

  18. Roles of RCCs • Provide technical assistance and training needed to help counties implement the SPF model • Attend state and national trainings and meetings recommended for providing optimal assistance to counties • Building relationships is essential in the implementation of the SPF • Primary focus will be placed on addressing the needs of the funded counties

  19. Roles of County CAST Coordinator • Provide guidance to CAST affiliated or soon to be developed county coalition to help ensure successful implementation of the SPF model • Attend state and national trainings and meetings recommended for providing optimal support to county CAST coalitions

  20. Roles of County CAST Coordinator • In some cases: • Work with partners to rebuild, reorganize, or refocus an existing coalition to support CAST objectives • Work with partners to develop an entirely new coalition to support CAST goals and objectives • Coalitions must have a countywide scope

  21. Roles of County CAST Coordinator • Help coalition gain and maintain it’s focus on reaching CAST goals and objectives • Offer assistance and support to coalition • RCCs will work with you toward this end • Guide coalition through the implementation of the SPF process

  22. Roles of County CAST Coordinator • Maintain regular communication with their RCCs • Communicate any concerns or questions to RCCs promptly • Be responsive to RCCs’ offers of assistance and training as needed “Remember, you are not CASTaways on some deserted island!!!”

  23. Roles of County CAST Coordinator • Maintain regular contact with CAST state staff • Be available for state site visits • Submit all deliverables, including monthly and quarterly reports in a timely manner

  24. Roles of Designated CAST Coalition • Maintain regular contact with County CAST Coordinator • Attend state and national trainings and meetings recommended for ensuring successful SPF implementation in their county • Roles may vary from coalition to coalition • Work with County CAST Coordinator to submit deliverables

  25. Roles of Designated CAST Coalition • Complete a comprehensive needs assessment • Build the capacity of the county to address priority issues • Complete a county strategic plan • Lead implementation efforts throughout the life of CAST and into the future, making adjustments as shown to be needed through ongoing evaluation

  26. Sustainability and Cultural Competency • Remember that sustainability and cultural competency are at the heart of the SPF • Both should be considered as you work on each step • Both vital to short term and long term success of SPF implementation

  27. Deliverables Timeline and Forms

  28. One Time Only Deliverables • CAST Acceptance Letter – August 2, 2010 • Initial Grantee Meeting – August 9, 2010 • quarterly meetings to follow in future months • Staffing Report – October 1, 2010 • Needs Assessment Plan – October 22, 2010 • County Capacity Plan – December 17, 2010 • Strategic Action Plan – March 25, 2010

  29. Bi-Annual Deliverables • CLI • Part I due November 1, 2010 • Part II due May 1, 2011 • This information will be entered online in SAMHSA’s Prevention Management Reporting and Training System

  30. Quarterly Deliverables • Quarterly Coalition Status Report • October 22, 2010 • January 14, 2011 • April 15, 2011 • Quarterly Grantee Meetings • November 4, 2010 • February 3, 2011 • May 5, 2011 • Quarterly Grantee Meetings to take place at statewide Prevention Quarterly Meetings

  31. Monthly Deliverables • Monthly Report Part I & Part II • Both due the 8th working day of each month • September is first month effort must be documented • First monthly reports due on October 12, 2010 • Part I is to be completed online in the SC KIT Prevention Data System • Part II to be submitted to Mrs. Carolyn Chitwood at DAODAS

  32. Monthly Report Part I • Complete CAST Community-Based Process management plan • Enter CAST plan into SC KIT Prevention System • Plan will consist of two objectives: • Coalition development and support (time related to meetings and general preparation for coalition) • Needs assessment and strategic planning (time spent coordinating or assisting in the implementation of these activities) • Management Plan template to be provided in coming weeks

  33. Monthly Report Part II • Narrative-based report • Report successes and challenges encountered each month for all SPF steps • Complete or share only successes and challenges for applicable step(s) each month • Note future plans for upcoming month • Submit to Mrs. Carolyn Chitwood at DAODAS

  34. Mandatory and Recommended Trainings Confirmed and Tentative See handout

  35. State and RCC Next Steps • RCCs will begin agency capacity assessments. • All tentative training dates will be confirmed and communicated to grantees as soon as possible. • Guidance documents and templates will be finalized and distributed to help grantees begin planning for needs assessment and other deliverables critical to SPF success.

  36. Anticipated Next Steps for Grantees • Hire County CAST Coordinator • Sites with no coalitions: Coalition Building • Sites with coalitions: Strengthen partnerships and engage new members • All Coalitions: Become familiar with the SPF model • Get excited about SPF and the opportunity to make positive changes in your county!

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