New York State Coalition of Children’s Behavioral Health Services
Advisory Group Members 16-25 Youth-in-Transition Grant
Representatives from the following organizations served on the Advisory Group:
Association for Community Living
Families Together in NYS, Inc.
Jewish Board of Family and Children Services
Jewish Childcare Association
Mental Health Association in NYS
NYS Association of Counties
NYS Coalition for Children’s Behavioral Health
NYS Conference of Local Mental Hygiene Directors
NYS Office of Children and Family Services
NYS Office of Mental Health
NYS Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities
Parent Representatives
Schuyler Center for Analysis and Advocacy
The Center for Rehabilitation and Recovery
The Children’s Village
The Coalition of Behavioral Health Agencies, Inc.
Westchester County Department of Children’s MH Services
Youth Power!
Youth Representatives
[/one_half][one_half_last padding=”0 0px 0 40px”]Table of Contents
Overview of Literature Search
Background
Best Practices
I) Access and Linkages
A. Cross Systems Approach
B. Care Coordination
C. Family Links
D. Workforce
II) Population
A. Eligibility
B. Diverse Populations Involved with Youth in Transition
C. Schools (Screenings and Assessments)
III) Services
A. Overarching Service Needs
B. Employment
C. Education Services
D. Self-Determination and Empowerment
E. Youth Mentors
F. Clinical Services
G. Individualized and Person Centered Planning
H. Cultural Competence
I. Adult Skills Training
IV) Financing
A. Overarching Funding including Blended Models
B. Youth Oriented Services
C. Employment and Education
(Subset of Youth-Oriented Services)
D. Clinical Services
V) Housing
A. Various Housing Options for Youth in Transition
B. YIT Services Linked to Housing
C. Housing Model Funding
VI) Transition to Independence Process System (TIP)
(Emerging Best Practice)