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8 th Quarter Report: Achieved. The State has amended CPRS to include data collection for recommendations made during the
assessment process. Improved agency data on children’s mental health, mental retardation and substance abuse needs is available and
accessible to multiple agencies during budget planning.
The pilot to test the CPRS enhancements that capture FPBP assessment information has been implemented in DeKalb and Troup
counties. Training was completed and data began to be entered 9/04. FPBP vendors are now able to go on line to add assessment
information as that information becomes available, rather than waiting for the formal end of the assessment process. Likewise, county
staff then can begin immediately to access necessary services. Logistical problems have been noted such as synchronizing when case
managers enter the 30 day case plan which allows provider access.
To date, four case plans from Troup county and sixteen case plans from DeKalb county have been entered using the enhanced FPBP
capability. Six FPBP providers have been able to access CPRS information for nine children. Decisions regarding the pilot expansion
will be made when additional case plan and vendor information becomes available.
BARRIERS TO ACHIEVEMENT:
The cost of maintenance and continued development of the websites could present a barrier. Further, since the websites are hosted by
contract (Care Solutions) and private providers (GAHSC) control of the content, frequency of updates, security and other Internet
issues are outside of DHR control.
2 nd Quarter Federal Response: WILL THIS IMPACT THE ABILITY TO ACHIEVE YOUR INTENDED OUTCOME IN
THIS AREA?
5 th Quarter Report: Yes, see request to withdraw this action step above.
O9 ACTION STEPS:
Identify through database the areas most in need of resource development and begin development strategies to
meet those needs. A listing of resources both in hard copy and via the internet will be started. A visual
representation of available resources will be developed along with a paper analysis to determine service gaps
and geographical areas in need of service.
5 th Quarter: The State requests to change this action step to read 'Identify the areas most in need of resource
development and initiate development strategies to meet those needs.
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Safe Futures – A Plan for Program Improvement
Georgia Department of Human Resources
November, 2004 Quarter 8 – Work Plan O Page 12